Staff Attorney, Americas Disputes

White & Case LLP•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Hybrid

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. We are currently seeking a Spanish-fluent junior associate with Commercial Litigation experience to join the LATAM Technology Disputes group in our Los Angeles or Miami office. In this capacity, you will handle cutting-edge issues involving privacy and data protection, intermediary liability, defamation, consumer protection, advertising, unfair competition, free speech, terms of service, and safety of minors on the internet for the world’s largest technology companies facing disputes internationally. Our global litigation approach ensures the efficient implementation of consistent positions around the world, and expert knowledge and advice concerning local law and procedure on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction and global scale. The scope of the regulatory work is global. As a member of the team, you will work on leanly staffed teams to develop and drive case strategy, work with local counsel teams around the world, draft client advice and briefing, and serve in a product advisory role. Commercially minded and pragmatic, you will leverage core litigation skills to tackle cases that may concern novel legal issues and provide full-service support to technology companies on regulatory, litigation, compliance, and criminal matters throughout the world. The role requires good judgment, having a bias towards action and adept problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have experience assisting in litigation at all stages, from pre-litigation complaints to brief drafting and witness preparation. The work can be demanding but is always rewarding – offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the Firm's global network.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
Admitted to the bar for the jurisdiction in which you will be sitting (CA or FL)
Foreign language proficiency required (Spanish)
2-3 years of Commercial 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

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