Technology Litigation Associate: Global IP & Data Privacy

White & Case; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Vacation Time

Parental Leave

Performance Bonus

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Los Angeles seeks an attorney with 2–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Global Commercial Litigation Practice. You will develop litigation strategies, draft substantive pleadings, and coordinate with on-the-ground counsel on matters across jurisdictions.

The role involves guiding clients through international investigations, providing risk assessments on products and policies, and presenting complex legal analyses on social media, IP, defamation and

Qualifications

• Two to five years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm
• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Admitted to the California bar and in good standing
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Excellent drafting skills, with an eye for accuracy of facts and presenting the arguments in the most compelling manner possible
• Experience supporting litigation across multiple stages, including pre-litigation assessment, pleadings, briefing and witness preparation
• Ability to synthesize legal concepts and strategy into easy-to-digest client advice, including for non-legal business stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively and remain calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and a creative approach to new legal issues
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and ability to work independently on discrete assignments while contributing effectively to a team
• Motivated to hone professional skills and take advantage of opportunities for growth
• Commitment to excellent client service
• Foreign language proficiency a plus (i.e. German, French, Italian and/or Hebrew)

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and draft substantive pleadings for matters throughout the globe, ranging from data protection, defamation, IP infringement, consumer protection, contract and other disputes, and oversee on-the-ground counsel to implement strategy
• Guide clients through regulatory investigations by international data protection authorities, as well as consumer protection and other international agencies, including drafting written submissions, forecasting potential outcomes, and advising on compliance strategies
• Advise clients on risk assessments associated with newly developed products, policies, and business structures, as well as with proposed legislation and regulations across the world
• Analyze reports of unlawful social media posts or unlawful moderation of user accounts
• Research and present global analysis of laws impacting social media companies, including intermediary liability, hate speech and defamation
• Draft substantive pleadings, briefs, client advice, regulatory submissions and other written advocacy

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Strong drafting skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking / project management

Attention to detail

Independent initiative

Team collaboration

Foreign language bonus

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Job description

White & Case LLP in Los Angeles seeks an attorney with 2–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Global Commercial Litigation Practice. You will develop litigation strategies, draft substantive pleadings, and coordinate with on-the-ground counsel on matters across jurisdictions.

The role involves guiding clients through international investigations, providing risk assessments on products and policies, and presenting complex legal analyses on social media, IP, defamation and