Senior litigation role on a global dispute resolution team, based in San Francisco (also open to candidates in Los Angeles or Houston). The team handles complex domestic and cross-border commercial disputes across areas such as commercial litigation, insurance defence, maritime and transportation, asset recovery, shareholder and trust disputes, and related investigations and regulatory matters.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing all phases of litigation and arbitration (pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, court appearances), overseeing insurance claims and indemnity tenders, reviewing contracts for indemnity/coverage issues, and advising third-party administrators where relevant. The role also involves contributing to business development and team profile-building through writing and external networking.

J.D. and membership in good standing with the California Bar
7–10 years' post-qualification litigation experience in a law firm environment
Proven experience with pleadings, motions, discovery practice, depositions and court appearances
Experience or strong interest in insurance defence, indemnity issues, and maritime/transportation disputes preferred
Excellent drafting, research and communication skills; strong project-management and ability to prioritise competing matters
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multi-jurisdictional matters

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