Technology Litigation Associate

About the company:

A premier international law firm trusted by top-tier companies financial institutions and governments across the globe. With a legacy rooted in global practice we are uniquely equipped to tackle our clients most sophisticated legal challengeswherever they arise.

Operating from over 40 offices worldwide our lawyers bring deep local insight and global perspective to every matter. A robust full-service practice that consistently competes at the highest level especially in complex cross-border transactions and disputes.

What sets us apart isnt just our global footprintits the seamless collaboration across our network. Our people thrive on working across borders and disciplines delivering unified strategic solutions that our clients rely on.

Requirements:

Candidate will have the following: A minimum 2 years of commercial litigation experience within a major law firm setting (experience will be current or very recent) ; Ability to exihibit Commercial/business awareness ; Firm grasp of various disputes in the technology arena including data protection defamation IP infringement consumer protection contract and other disputes.

Stellar academic credentials (Law Review and/or Moot Court accolades desired) ; Foreign language proficiency a plus (i.e. German French Italian and/or Hebrew) ; Strong research verbal & written communication skills required ; California Bar.

Excellent work environment and benefits package with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Representing a diverse clientele including the largest technology companies facing disputes domestically and internationally.
• Developing litigation strategy and drafting substantive pleadings for matters throughout the globe ranging from data protection defamation IP infringement consumer protection contract and other disputes.
• Overseeing on-the-ground counsel to implement strategy.
• Researching and presenting global analysis of laws impacting social media companies including intermediary liability hate speech and defamation.
• Aiding clients in matters such as creation licensing and implementation of complex digital systems
• Guiding 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.
• Analyzing reports of unlawful social media posts or unlawful moderation of user accounts.
• Advising clients on risk assessments associated with newly developed products policies and business structures as well as with proposed legislation and regulations across the world.