Associate: Technology Litigation - Americas

at  White Case

FIRM SUMMARY

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a junior or mid-level associate with Commercial Litigation experience to join the Technology Disputes group in our Los Angeles 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.
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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 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
• Foreign language proficiency a plus (i.e. German, French, Italian and/or Hebrew)
• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing

BENEFITS AT WHITE & CASE

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Primary Location: United States-Los Angeles
Other Locations: United States-New York
Expected Workplace: Hybrid
Job Posting: Feb 7, 2025, 3:47:26 PM
Salary range for Los Angeles market: 310,000 - 390,000 US Dollar (USD) Yearly
Salary range for New York market: 310,000 - 390,000 US Dollars (USD) Yearly
Salary range in other markets will var

• 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 defamatio