Associate : Commercial Litigation - Americas

Associate : Commercial Litigation - Americas

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 around 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.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for an associate with 2+ years of Commercial Litigation experience to join our Houston office. Associates with federal clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an associate who is experienced with discovery, brief-writing, and supervising junior associates on legal research and document review; who is willing to be challenged in a positive work environment where senior associates and partners take their roles as mentors seriously. Key attributes are a proactive spirit, a collaborative mindset, responsiveness, communication skills, excellent judgement and a desire to continuing expanding skills.We are seeking an associate who is experienced with discovery, brief-writing, and supervising junior associates on legal research and document review. We seek an associate who is willing to be challenged in a positive work environment where senior associates and partners take their roles as mentors seriously. Key attributes are a proactive spirit, a collaborative mindset, responsiveness, communication skills, excellent judgment and a desire to continuing expanding skills.

As well as excellent academic credentials, you should possess the analytical rigor to grasp the legal intricacies of complex, cross-border disputes, and the competitive spirit needed to thrive in the adversarial context of commercial litigation. Given our practice's focus on oral and written advocacy, you should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a flair for legal drafting, and an enthusiasm for the linguistic and technical challenges of constructing legal arguments.

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.

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 in this field, 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.

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 from matter to matter, but, generally speaking, we are seeking an associate with the experience, intelligence and proactive drive to serve as a key associate on matters. In that role, the ideal candidate will supervise legal research, manage certain aspects of discovery, and play an important role in deposition discovery, expert witness preparation, and contested court hearings and trials, among other tasks. We are looking for a go-getter who can succeed within the context of a team of lawyers and support staff, and interact professionally with judges, opposing counsel and clients.

The work can be demanding, but is also 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, with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust / Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Environment & Climate Change.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Help develop litigation strategy for matters ranging from complex commercial litigation, business-tort litigation, internal corporate investigations, corporate governance matters, arbitration-related litigation and arbitration-enforcement litigation
• Advise clients, including multinational companies, public and private companies, funds, firms, partnerships and individuals in all types of litigation across a broad variety of industries
• Draft briefs, memoranda, correspondence, examination outlines, and other documents for matters
• 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 leading clients

Qualifications

Location and Reporting

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, 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.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com .

Note to recruitment agencies : Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and / or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

Benefits at White and 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 any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

1The above is only 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-Houston

Expected Workplace : Onsite

Job Posting

: Jul 28, 2025, 2 : 15 : 11 PM