Clyde & Co US LLP seeks mid-level associates to join our rapidly growing insurance coverage practice in California. You will be part of the team that advises insurers on complex coverage issues in areas of emerging risk, including social media, AI, PFAS, privacy claims, and unfair competition and trade practices in online marketplaces.  Our team also represents insurers in complex litigation involving commercial lines liability and excess policies. 

This is an exciting opportunity to help clients navigate areas of emerging risk, and gain experience in complex commercial litigation involving global companies.

What you'll do:

• Advise clients on coverage under commercial lines liability and excess insurance policies.
• Conduct legal research, analyze statutes, case law, and other legal authorities, and draft memoranda and coverage opinions.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

We're looking for attorneys licensed and in good standing in California who:

• Have experience in insurance coverage or complex commercial litigation.  The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance coverage litigation involving commercial lines third-party coverages, but we will consider applicants with a strong commercial litigation background and demonstrated interest in insurance coverage.
• Have excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately to ensure deadlines are met.
• Have effective problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

This team offers flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work fully remote, for the right candidate. 

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• ​Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work. 

• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed. 

• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month! 

• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan. 

• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team. 

• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support. 

• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities. 

• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health. 

• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood. 

• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices. 

The salary range for this position is dependent on the level candidate is hired:

• Associate: $160,000 – $190,000
• Senior Associate: $185,000 – $240,000
• Senior Counsel: $230,000 – $275,000

The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business. Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

How to Apply:

Please submit both a resume and cover letter for this role.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.