Associate, Technology Litigation

White & Case LLP•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Commercial Litigation Practice specializes in representing clients in high-stakes business disputes across a wide range of industries. We provide expert legal services in areas such as contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and intellectual property litigation. Our team handles all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning to trial and appellate proceedings. By leveraging our deep legal expertise, global reach and strategic insights, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges, protect their business interests, and achieve favorable outcomes through both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Requirements

2-4 years of Litigation/law firm experience
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Ability to synthesize legal concepts and strategy into easy-to-digest client advice, including for non-legal business stakeholders
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
Excellent drafting skills, with an eye for accuracy of facts and presenting the arguments in the most compelling manner possible
Attention to detail
Commercial/business awareness
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
Motivated to hone professional skills and take advantage of opportunities for growth
Excellent professionalism and participation in Firm community
Commitment to excellent client service
Team player with an ability to work independently on discrete tasks
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
Admitted to the bar and in good standing

Nice To Haves

Foreign language proficiency a plus (i.e. German, French, Italian and/or Hebrew)

Responsibilities

Develop litigation strategy and draft substantive pleadings for matters throughout the globe – ranging from data protection, defamation, IP infringement, consumer protection, contract and other disputes – and oversee on-the-ground counsel to implement strategy
Guide clients through regulatory investigations by international data protection authorities, as well as consumer protection and other international agencies, including drafting written submissions, forecasting potential outcomes, and advising on compliance strategies
Advise clients on risk assessments associated with newly developed products, policies, and business structures, as well as with proposed legislation and regulations across the world
Analyze reports of unlawful social media posts or unlawful moderation of user accounts
Research and present global analysis of laws impacting social media companies, including intermediary liability, hate speech and defamation