Senior Attorney

Trestle Law, APC • San Diego, CA

7h • $150,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

Senior Attorney (Business & Intellectual Property Law - CA Licensed) Trestle Law is hiring a Senior Attorney with deep experience in business law and intellectual property. This is a leadership role inside a fast-growing, modern law firm that serves founders, creatives, and established forward-thinkers. We are not a high-volume filing shop. We provide strategic counsel that helps clients protect and monetize what they’ve built. We are looking for a seasoned attorney (15+ years preferred) who can operate at a high level, manage complex matters independently, supervise junior team members, and contribute meaningfully to firm growth. You must be licensed in California. This role is fully remote. Hours are 8-5 M-F PST. If you are looking for a rigid big-law structure, this is not it. If you are looking to advise serious business owners and help shape a growing firm, keep reading. Compensation & Benefits $150,000 - $180,000 yearly (depending on experience) Performance-based incentive bonuses Origination incentives (if applicable) 401(k) with employer match 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums Cell phone and internet stipend Fully remote work environment Alternative structures (including contractor arrangements) may be considered for the right candidate. Advise clients on business, employment, and intellectual property matters (think outside General Counsel) Handle trademark and copyright matters, including TTAB proceedings Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts Manage select federal litigation matters (without full-time litigation workload) Conduct high-level legal research efficiently and strategically Identify legal risk and provide proactive guidance Manage fixed-fee budgets and project timelines Accurately track time and meet annual billable targets (~1500 hours) Supervise, mentor, and delegate to junior attorneys and staff Review and elevate work product before client delivery File and manage court and USPTO documents directly when required Collaborate within Clio, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and Word Contribute to internal systems improvement and firm development This role requires both strategic thinking and strong execution.

Requirements

• Active California bar license (in good standing)
• 15+ years of legal experience preferred
• Strong background in business and employment law
• Experience with copyright and trademark law (soft IP focus)
• Familiarity with TTAB proceedings
• Federal litigation experience
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior attorneys
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills
• Comfortable managing fixed-fee matters and budgets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and modern case management systems
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising founder-led or creative businesses
• Portable book of business (origination incentives available)
• Prior experience in a small or business-minded firm setting

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business, employment, and intellectual property matters (think outside General Counsel)
• Handle trademark and copyright matters, including TTAB proceedings
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts
• Manage select federal litigation matters (without full-time litigation workload)
• Conduct high-level legal research efficiently and strategically
• Identify legal risk and provide proactive guidance
• Manage fixed-fee budgets and project timelines
• Accurately track time and meet annual billable targets (~1500 hours)
• Supervise, mentor, and delegate to junior attorneys and staff
• Review and elevate work product before client delivery
• File and manage court and USPTO documents directly when required
• Collaborate within Clio, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and Word
• Contribute to internal systems improvement and firm development

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive bonuses
• Origination incentives (if applicable)
• 401(k) with employer match
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums
• Cell phone and internet stipend
• Fully remote work environment
• Alternative structures (including contractor arrangements) may be considered for the right candidate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed