Associate - Complex Litigation

Litigate Big. Stay Human. | Complex Litigation Associate | Palo Alto | 3–5 Years' Experience

You didn’t grind through law school and BigLaw to push paper. You’re here to do great things, and our AmLaw 100 client is here to help you achieve it. This is your chance to step into a complex litigation practice that’s anything but ordinary. We’re talking market-moving tech clients, life sciences disruptors, and some of the most sophisticated white collar and regulatory work in the country.

Based in Palo Alto (hybrid-friendly), this litigation group is stacked with top-tier talent—and they’re looking to add one more.

What you’ll actually do:

• Tackle high-stakes disputes and white collar investigations
  

• Work side-by-side with Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies
  

• Get meaningful responsibility from day one—no back office silo here
  

• Help shape strategy, not just execute on it
  

Who you are:

• 3 to 5 years into a career at a top litigation practice
  

• Energized by tech, biotech, pharma, and the complex legal work they generate
  

• Looking for a team that values EQ just as much as IQ
  

• Someone with excellent writing chops, strategic instincts, and people skills
  

Pay + Perks:

• Salary: $260K–$365K base, plus bonuses
  

• Wellness stipend, 24/7 mental health support, and expansive family-building benefits (yes, that includes IVF, surrogacy, and adoption)
  

• Paid parental leave + backup childcare
  

• 401(k), commuter benefits, CLE and bar support fully covered
  

• Optional pet insurance, ID theft protection, tutoring for kids, and a whole lot more
  

This is where cutting-edge litigation meets real work-life balance—and a team that actually lives that out.

You ready? Let’s talk.