An international law firm with a global dispute resolution practice spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the US, and the Caribbean is seeking a Litigation Associate for its San Francisco office. The firm represents high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and governments in complex, cross-border disputes across commercial litigation, white collar investigations, asset recovery, board and shareholder disputes, international arbitration, and related practice areas. Responsibilities • Handle all phases of general civil litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration • Represent individual clients in white collar criminal defense matters, including federal criminal investigations and regulatory enforcement actions • Provide direct client counseling and strategic advice, particularly in reputation management and crisis response • Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law; conduct legal research • Manage discovery, including drafting/responding to requests and negotiating with opposing counsel • Take and defend depositions, handle court appearances, and develop case strategy with the team • Conduct internal investigations involving whistleblower claims, cybersecurity breaches, and regulatory scrutiny • Contribute to business development efforts, including writing, networking, and relationship-building with referral sources Qualifications • J.D. required, strong academic credentials • 4–6 years of litigation and/or white collar experience at a law firm • California Bar membership in good standing • Demonstrated experience with depositions, court proceedings, and sophisticated disputes • Excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills • Exposure to federal and state white collar investigations • Experience representing individuals in litigation, particularly tech-sector clients (preferred) • Prior individual white collar defense experience (preferred) • Direct client advising experience (preferred) • Former law clerk experience (preferred) • Strong project management skills and intellectual curiosity Compensation: $235,000–$260,000 (California range; actual offer based on experience and other permitted factors)