Business Litigation Attorney

Business Litigation Attorney | Lead Complex Commercial Cases with Global Reach

Compensation: Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000 (negotiable) + bonus

Are you a skilled litigator ready to step into a leadership role with a high-performing team?

Our client, a boutique firm specializing in international business litigation and M&A, is seeking a Business Litigation Attorney to lead its litigation department. With a caseload that spans contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, commercial collections, and IP infringement, this is an opportunity to manage sophisticated matters for a diverse international client base.

This role is ideal for an attorney with 5-10 years of experience in business litigation who thrives in high-stakes environments and wants hands-on involvement in complex, trial-ready cases.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a litigation docket of 10-20 active matters
• Handle cases involving:
• Breach of contract (plaintiff and defense)
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Commercial debt recovery
• Intellectual property infringement

• Represent clients in court, mediation, arbitration, and at trial
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements
• Advise international business clients on litigation strategy and risk
• Collaborate with bilingual in-house legal staff and expert witnesses
• Stay current on legal developments in commercial and cross-border litigation
  
  What We're Looking For:
  • 5-10 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice in California
  • Strong research and written advocacy skills
  • Courtroom presence and ability to manage trial preparation
  • Cultural sensitivity and experience working with international clients
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  Why Join This Firm?
  • Leadership role in a firm with over 80 active cases and 10+ trials per year
  • Hands-on work with international clients and complex commercial disputes
  • Performance-based year-end bonus (typically 0.5-1 month's salary)
  • Emphasis on quality of work over billable minimums (1,500 hours/year target)
  • Full-time in-office preferred, with flexibility for hybrid arrangements
  Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000 (negotiable)
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  If you're a seasoned litigator ready to lead a sophisticated caseload with global impact, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your legal career today.