Associate: Commercial Litigation

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States White & Case LLP Full time
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 40 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 looking for a junior to mid-level associate with Commercial Litigation experience to join the Washington, D.C. office's growing Federal Practice group.

While & Case handles a broad mix of litigation, investigation, employment, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisition, and counseling work for its federal government contracting and grant award recipient clients.

We are seeking an associate who is experienced with all facets of supporting a government contracts practice including researching and advising on such regulations as the Federal Acquisition Regulations; litigation supporting including discovery, brief-writing, and document review; and analyzing contract and grant documents as part of complex, multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions. Key attributes for candidates include a proactive attitude, a collaborative mindset, responsiveness, communication skills, excellent judgment, and a desire to continuing expanding skills.

Our team litigates before all tribunals and is known for success in high-profile, high-stakes, and precedent-setting cases. The practice assists clients across all industries, but has a particular emphasis on matters relating to National Security, Defense, Healthcare and Energy sectors

Committed and cooperative, you should enjoy working within teams of lawyers and industry professionals and demonstrate a willingness to do whatever it takes as a zealous advocate, operating within the highest ethical standards, to contribute to your team's success.

Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should be adept at distilling complex information into clear, insightful analyses that inform and strengthen your client's position. Strong organizational and time management skills will also be significant assets, enabling you to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work to tight deadlines.

Ready for the challenges of joining a global law firm, you should be excited by the opportunities to learn from colleagues our international offices and practices, and to keep developing your understanding of the evolving legal landscape and the questions facing our clients.

Our Practice Area

We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading financial institutions, largest corporations, sovereign governments, executives and directors. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures.

Duties and Accountabilities

As an associate joining our practice, you will be given responsibility for a wide range of important tasks for our firm's clients. Responsibilities will vary, but generally include the following:
  • Participate in developing strategy for matters ranging from complex commercial matters, regulatory questions for contractors and grant recipients (e.g., FAR, DFARs, and SBA), business-tort litigation, internal corporate investigations, corporate governance matters, and employment matters.
  • Draft briefs, memoranda, correspondence, examination outlines, and other documents for matters.
  • Conduct due diligence reviews of government contracts and award documents for corporate transactions.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Participate in and conduct witness interviews, client meetings, and negotiations.
  • Analyze evidence to develop facts and strategy.
  • Communicate with clients (via telephone, E-mail and in-person).
  • Provide direct assistance to partners and senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to our clients.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a Commercial Litigation/law firm experience, with a focus on government contracts practice or the equivalent experience for a Federal agency;
  • Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
  • Commercial and business awareness
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
  • Excellent drafting skills
  • Driven by professional growth
  • Responsiveness
  • Strong professional presence
  • Client service focus
  • Team player
  • Strong judgment
  • Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
  • Fluency in English, multiple language fluency highly desired
  • Licensed, or currently be eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Washington, D.C.
  • Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience as a judicial clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or the Court of Federal Claims and to those with academic training in government contracts law.
Location and Reporting
  • This role is based in our Washington, DC office
Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.

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.

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