Senior Litigation Associate - Commercial, Regulatory & Public Law

Thomas Talent Network, LLC; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network, LLC represents a law firm client seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join its office network, including San Francisco and West Palm Beach, FL, with flexible hybrid arrangements.

The role involves managing cases and components with increasing independence, drafting pleadings and briefs, overseeing discovery, and participating in depositions and client strategy sessions while applying evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Active California Bar membership or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs.
• Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions.
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
• Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators.
• Assume ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting briefs

Oral advocacy

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

A law firm client seeks a Senior Litigation Associate to join its San Francisco office.

Multiple locations available: San Francisco, CA; West Palm Beach, FL; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; and Alexandria, VA. Full-Time, hybrid flexibility.

The practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, and public law challenges across a diverse nationwide client base. Associates work closely with partners on significant matters from inception through resolution and are expected to assume substantial responsibility as their experience develops.

The Practice — matters include:

• Commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and business tort matters
• Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions at the state and federal level
• Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency action
• Appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic counseling

Responsibilities:

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs
• Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development
• Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators
• Assume ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
• Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively
• Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters
• Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly
• Judicial clerkship or government experience a plus

What We Offer:

Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law domains; early and meaningful responsibility; direct client engagement; collaboration with experienced partners; competitive compensation commensurate with experience; hybrid flexibility. Equal Opportunity Employer.