Technology & IP Litigation Associate
- $235,000 - $400,000
- San Francisco, CA
Top 20 Law Firm is looking for a Litigation Associate to join their IP Tech team!
A bit about us:
A top-ranked, full-service global law firm known for its powerhouse litigation and nationally recognized intellectual property practice is expanding its San Francisco office. This firm represents some of the most innovative companies in technology, blockchain, and emerging industries — handling complex disputes that shape the future of the digital and IP landscape. With a strong track record of top national rankings and a reputation for tackling high-stakes, cutting-edge cases, this is an exceptional opportunity to develop your practice at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.
Why join us?
- Competitive base salary 235-400K (for 2-6 year associates) + bonus structure
- Relocation package offered to non-local candidates
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation, sick time, and employee assistance program
- Optional programs including accident, critical illness, cancer, long-term care, voluntary life and disability, and pet insurance
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Work with clients (small & large) from a variety of industries across the country, focused on technology, Internet law, crypto, privacy, IP, and complex commercial litigation.
- Handle complex commercial litigation for startups, venture capital funds, and tech companies, including regulatory investigations and enforcement actions from agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, DOJ, and state authorities
- Represent technology and crypto clients in complex conflicts, including founder and token disputes, and government investigations
- Handle class actions and high-stakes commercial disputes involving consumer protection, internet law, and platform liability
- Manage privacy and data security litigation, including breach response and statutory compliance cases (CCPA, CIPA, BIPA, CFAA)
- Lead intellectual property disputes involving trade secrets, copyright, trademark, patent, and online enforcement matters
- Support litigation involving AI technology, including copyright, product liability, and global data collection issues
- Work on speech-related and defamation cases, including matters involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
- Draft pleadings and briefs, conduct research, and oversee discovery in complex, tech-centered litigation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and J.D., with 2–6 years of litigation experience
- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
- Experience at an AmLaw or mid- to large-size law firm
- Strong background in drafting pleadings and briefs, legal research, and managing discovery
- Interest or experience in technology, internet law, privacy, crypto, AI, and IP litigation
- Excellent academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, and a proactive, ownership-driven approach
- In-house litigation experience at a SaaS or tech company is a plus
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.