Associate / Attorney - General Commercial Litigation

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 international litigation firm seeking a General Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Los Angeles office.This role offers direct access to sophisticated commercial disputes for major corporate and financial institutions, with meaningful responsibility from the outset and close partner collaboration. You join a respected Am Law platform recognized for complex litigation and appellate work, with clear long term progression supported by structured development, mentoring, and cross office collaboration.Company HighlightsJoin a respected Am Law 100 platform recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, Vault and other leading directoriesWork on complex commercial and securities litigation, including high value and precedent setting matters across federal and state courtsBenefit from an international platform with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaCollaborate in a collegial environment with direct partner access, strong mentorship and early client exposureDevelop through formal associate training, leadership development, robust pro bono opportunities and clear long term career progressionThe RoleHandle a broad range of complex commercial litigation for major corporates, financial institutions and other sophisticated clientsTake substantive responsibility for case strategy, day to day case management and cross office coordinationDraft and refine pleadings, motions, briefs, and key memoranda for high stakes mattersSupport and, as appropriate, conduct discovery, depositions, witness preparation and court or arbitration appearancesWork closely with partners across practice groups, gaining client contact and contributing to business development initiativesIdeal Candidate ProfileThe firm is seeking a General Commercial Litigation Associate with:Experience handling commercial litigation matters at an Am Law or comparably sophisticated litigation practiceOutstanding analytical, writing and communication skills, with a focus on complex motion and brief draftingCurrent bar admission in good standing, with California admission or willingness to obtain itStrong academic credentials from a law school ranked in the top 50 or comparable academic recordDemonstrated commitment to client service, collaboration, integrity and taking ownership of matters in an office based environmentCompensation & Benefits$225,000 to $435,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualificationsDiscretionary performance based bonus opportunityComprehensive medical benefits and basic life insurance with Flexible Spending AccountsPaid vacation, sick leave and paid parental leaveRetirement benefits plus extensive CLE and professional development supportRelevant search terms: general commercial litigation associate, litigation associate, commercial litigator, Los Angeles attorney jobs, California bar, complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, appellate exposure, Am Law 100 firm, international law firm platform, law firm associate role, commercial litigation career, partner track litigation, major corporate clients, trial and appellate practice, high stakes litigation, civil litigation associate, law firm Los Angeles, Watts and Associates#legalcareers #attorneyjobs #litigationjobs #commerciallitigation #losangeleslawjobs #californiaattorney #amlawcareers #lawfirmjobs #litigationassociate #careerinlaw #uslawjobs #biglawcareers #complexlitigation #appellatepractice #corporatelitigation