Senior Litigation Associate

Senior Litigation Associate
Location: Seattle, WA

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 7+ years of experience to join its Litigation Practice in Seattle. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for major corporate clients while taking on significant responsibility for case strategy, client management and team leadership.

The practice handles complex commercial disputes across a wide range of industries, with particular strength in environmental, antitrust, class action, intellectual property, securities, white collar and internal investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution
  • Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, Daubert motions and complex discovery motions
  • Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions
  • Develop and execute discovery strategy, including ESI protocols, privilege reviews and vendor management
  • Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment and commercial objectives
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, providing strategic advice and budget management
  • Appear independently at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings
  • Lead trial preparation and courtroom advocacy where appropriate
  • Manage case budgets, staffing, timelines and overall matter execution
  • Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across appellate, regulatory, investigations and white collar practices
  • Support business development initiatives, client relationship growth and practice expansion

Who You Are:

  • 7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience
  • Experience gained at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters
  • Extensive experience with motions practice and high-stakes depositions
  • Deep understanding of complex discovery and eDiscovery strategy
  • Strong knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
  • Trial, arbitration or judicial clerkship experience preferred
  • Experience in real estate, construction, environmental, healthcare or intellectual property litigation is a plus
  • Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
  • Proven leadership, mentoring and client management experience
  • Strong business judgement and commercial awareness
  • Admitted to the Washington Bar or eligible for prompt admission

Compensation:
Salary: $310,000+ (DOE)

Benefits:
Performance-based bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits package, structured mentoring and coaching programmes, professional development, leadership training, wellbeing initiatives and excellent long-term partnership opportunities.

Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.

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Salary:
$310,000+ (DOE)

Location:
Washington

Discipline:
Litigation

Job Code:
Senior Litigation Associate