10 August 2026
Lateral Associate - Trade Secrets (SF)
Key requirements
Experience handling complex trade secret, restrictive covenant, and unfair competition disputes Strong litigation experience Experience drafting substantive motions Experience managing discovery
The role
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher seeks a Lateral Associate with 3-7 years of experience in Trade Secrets litigation in San Francisco. This role is for an associate who has experience in complex commercial disputes related to trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and unfair competition.
What you'll do
- Draft substantive motions
- Manage discovery
- Take or defend depositions
What we're looking for
Experience handling complex trade secret, restrictive covenant, and unfair competition disputes
Strong litigation experience
Experience drafting substantive motions
Experience managing discovery
Experience taking or defending depositions
Excellent academic credentials
Excellent writing skills
Prior experience at a peer law firm
Technical or scientific background· nice to have
Judicial clerkship experience· nice to have
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