Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney (Hybrid, CA)

Kimura London & White LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual business development budget

Bar association dues paid by firm

Discretionary bonus program

Wellness program

Job summary

Kimura London & White LLP (KLW) Irvine office seeks an experienced business litigation attorney to independently lead complex commercial disputes, develop case strategies, negotiate resolutions, and oversee case teams. 5–10 years of substantive experience, with leadership potential, is preferred.

The role emphasizes negotiation, mediation, strategy, and client counseling over trial focus, with opportunities for cross-collaboration on transactions. Hybrid in-person/remote schedule.

Qualifications

• Admission to, and active good standing with, the State Bar of California.
• Approximately 5-10 years of substantive business or commercial litigation experience; ability to independently manage complex disputes.
• Substantial experience with law-and-motion practice, drafting and arguing motions, and managing discovery.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, settlement strategy, and practical commercial judgment.
• Experience leading and managing legal professionals, assigning and reviewing work, and maintaining effective case teams.
• Strong courtroom presence and comfort appearing at hearings; extensive first-chair trial experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation teams, oversee complex cases and attorney caseloads, delegate assignments, ensure quality work, and mentor junior professionals.
• Manage business litigation matters from early case assessment to resolution, including strategy, schedules, staffing, and direct client communication.
• Develop and execute case strategy, including discovery, research and writing, law-and-motion, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation when needed.
• Lead negotiations and represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Handle complex commercial conflicts, including shareholder disputes and real estate disputes across the firm’s litigation practice.
• Advise clients on litigation risk and commercial implications, and contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

California Bar Admission

Independent case management

Law-and-motion practice

Negotiation/mediation

Team leadership

Courtroom advocacy

Job description

Kimura London & White LLP (KLW) Irvine office seeks an experienced business litigation attorney to independently lead complex commercial disputes, develop case strategies, negotiate resolutions, and oversee case teams. 5–10 years of substantive experience, with leadership potential, is preferred.

The role emphasizes negotiation, mediation, strategy, and client counseling over trial focus, with opportunities for cross-collaboration on transactions. Hybrid in-person/remote schedule.