Senior Commercial & IP Litigator (Partnership Track)

*Firm:* Cross-border Counselor LLPReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.*Website:* Huntington Beach, California or Menlo Park, California*Position:* Senior Litigation Associate / Counsel*Track:* Partnership Track*About Us*Cross-border Counselor LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in cross-border litigation matters. We are a small, growing, and closely knit team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our practice focuses on assisting Chinese corporate clients in resolving disputes and litigation matters in the U.S.*The Role*We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated litigator to join our team as a Senior Associate or Counsel, with a clear path to partnership. The ideal candidate will be ready to take on significant responsibility in complex legal matters and contribute to the firm's growth and success.*Candidate Profile*We are looking for an attorney with:* *5+ years of experience* in civil litigation, particularly in commercial disputes in federal and state courts.* *Exposure to IP litigation* (e.g., patent, trademark, or trade secret disputes) is a strong plus.* *Interest in cross-border litigation*, including familiarity with international discovery, service of process under the Hague Convention, and enforcement of foreign judgments.* *Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills*.* Proven ability to manage case files, discovery, and motion practice from inception to resolution.*Core Requirements** Active membership in good standing of the *California Bar*.* Admission to another state bar (e.g., NY, TX, DC) is a plus.* Familiarity with *Mandarin* is a plus.* Federal clerkship experience is desirable.*What We Offer** *Competitive base salary* starting at *$150,000+*, commensurate with experience.* *Generous, transparent hour-based bonus structure* in addition to base salary.* Current expectation of approximately *1,400 hours* annually.* *Genuine partnership-track opportunity* for the right candidate.* *Sophisticated, high-stakes cases* with direct client contact and substantive, hands-on experience.* *Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment*.*How to Apply*Interested candidates should submit the following materials to *Charles Cheng*, Managing Partner, at *charles.cheng@*:* Resume* Cover letter detailing relevant experience (particularly cross-border or IP matters)* Writing sampleJob Type: Part-timePay: From $150,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-11-13