Senior Litigation Associate

Vicente LLP • Denver, CO

1d • $140,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vicente LLP is seeking an ambitious, trial-ready Senior Litigation Associate to join their Colorado team. This is a high-impact role for an elite advocate who has mastered litigation and is ready to lead. The role involves managing high-stakes commercial and regulatory matters, serving as the primary client contact, and mentoring junior talent. The firm represents market disrupters and corporate pioneers in heavily regulated, rapidly evolving industries, requiring leaders who can think on their feet and command a courtroom.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 5 to 8 years of dedicated litigation experience, handling sophisticated commercial or regulatory disputes within a well-regarded law firm setting.
• Active bar membership in Colorado (or immediate eligibility to waive in).
• Deep working knowledge of Colorado and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Assertive leadership qualities, taking ownership of cases and anticipating risks.
• Sharp, quick-witted advocacy with intellectual agility to untangle complex legal issues.
• Persuasive and precise writing skills.
• Commanding courtroom presence.
• Partner-track mindset with a desire to contribute to strategic firm-building and long-term business development.
• Profound commitment to client service, unwavering integrity, and a desire to contribute positively to a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day lead counsel on complex commercial, administrative, and regulatory disputes, driving case strategy from inception through trial or resolution.
• Argue dispositive motions, handle critical evidentiary hearings, and take a primary role in state and federal trials and administrative proceedings across Colorado.
• Take and defend key expert and corporate depositions, manage complex electronic discovery (e-discovery) strategies, and resolve high-stakes discovery disputes.
• Counsel executive-level clients directly, translating intricate legal risks into sharp, actionable business strategies.
• Oversee, guide, and develop junior associates and paralegals, ensuring elite work product while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.
• Partner closely with national corporate and regulatory groups to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary defense and compliance strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree