Fully Remote | Senior IP Litigation Attorney | CA
Senior Counsel / Non-Equity Partner — IP & Business Litigation 100% Remote | California | Portable Book of Business Required Are you an experienced IP litigator ready for greater autonomy, an entrepreneurial platform, and a compensation structure that rewards the practice you've built? I'm partnering with an established California boutique law firm seeking a Senior Counsel / Non-Equity Partner to help expand its intellectual property and business litigation practice. This is an opportunity for an attorney with an established portable book of business to join a sophisticated litigation practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote environment. Why Consider This Opportunity? 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in California, with no routine office attendance requirement. Book-Based Compensation: Compensation structured around 50% of your book of business. Additional Origination Incentives: Earn additional compensation for originated matters, with incentives varying based on your involvement in the work. Sophisticated Legal Work: Handle complex disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and commercial litigation. Leadership & Growth: Play a meaningful role in expanding a specialized IP litigation practice. Potential Equity Path: Opportunity to explore an equity position over time, depending on practice growth and individual performance. Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional savings options. The Role The successful candidate will handle a range of complex intellectual property and business litigation matters while contributing to the continued growth of the firm's practice. This position is particularly well suited to an attorney who has developed a portable client base and wants a platform that supports continued business development without traditional office constraints. Trial experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and litigate complex intellectual property disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Handle business and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, as applicable. Develop case strategies, oversee discovery, prepare and argue motions, and negotiate settlements. Advise clients on litigation risks, commercial disputes, and related intellectual property issues. Build and maintain client relationships while developing new business opportunities. Collaborate with other attorneys on matters that align with the firm's litigation and transactional practices. Contribute to the growth and development of the firm's IP litigation capabilities.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active California Bar membership in good standing. At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience in intellectual property and/or business litigation. An established portable book of business, with a target of approximately $300,000 or more. Experience handling patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret disputes is highly desirable. Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client-management skills. An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a practice. Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues. Trial experience is not a requirement. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $300,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Compensation is structured around 50% of the attorney's book of business, with additional origination incentives. Actual compensation will depend on the applicable compensation arrangement, business generated, and fees collected.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical insurance (employee premiums 100% company-paid) Dental insurance (employee premiums approximately 99% company-paid) Vision insurance (employee premiums approximately 99% company-paid) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Three weeks of paid time off Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Health Savings Account (HSA) options, where eligible Profit-sharing plan Dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Retirement plan matching and profit-sharing terms are subject to the applicable plan provisions. Interested? If you're an established IP or business litigator looking for a remote platform, meaningful compensation tied to your practice, and the opportunity to grow your book of business, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.