CA Licensed Senior Litigation Attorney

WizeHire, Inc; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 137’000 - 198’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A remote law firm is seeking a Senior Business Disputes Attorney to lead their litigation team. This role involves handling high-stakes business disputes and mentoring junior attorneys in a flexible, values-driven environment. Required qualifications include a J.D. with active California Bar license and at least 6 years of complex commercial litigation experience. The compensation ranges from $175,000 to $250,000 annually.

Leistungen

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexibility in schedule

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6 years of experience in complex commercial or business litigation.
• Proven deposition, mediation, and law & motion experience.
• Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategy and execution in complex business disputes.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve litigation systems.

Kenntnisse

Complex commercial litigation

Strong legal writing

Client communication

Mentoring junior attorneys

Ausbildung

J.D. and active California Bar license

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Clio

Dropbox

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Only those who are currently licensed attorneys in the state of California will be considered for this position.

Are you a seasoned litigator who thrives on high-stakes business disputes but wants to practice in a flexible, values-driven environment?

Bend Law Group (BLG) is seeking a Senior Business Disputes Attorney to help lead our litigation team, shape the practice, and mentor younger attorneys. This is a rare opportunity to combine complex commercial litigation with real autonomy, collaboration, and a supportive culture.

Why This Role Is Different

• Impactful work: Handle six to eight-figure disputes for high-net-worth enterprising individuals and small business owners.
• Leadership opportunity: Serve as second-in-command of the business disputes team and mentor rising attorneys.
• Flexibility: 100% remote firm with true schedule autonomy.
• Culture: No egos and no 80-hour weeks, just talented lawyers doing meaningful work in a sustainable way.
• Compensation upside: Competitive salary plus a bonus system tied to collected revenue (not just hours logged). Tiers start at 1,000 collected hours. Additional bonuses reward firm-building contributions such as publishing, presenting, leading initiatives, and improving processes.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with employer match, Profit Sharing Plan, and a Cash Balance Pension Plan with guaranteed annual interest credits, a rare benefit among boutique firms
• Additional firm investment bonuses
• 401(k) with employer match, Profit Sharing Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Home office and business development reimbursement
• One 30-minute all-hands meeting and one weekly team check-in (otherwise, true schedule flexibility)

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Client Advocacy

• Lead strategy and execution in complex business disputes
• Handle complaints, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Communicate proactively with clients to align legal strategy with business goals
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys (2–4 years’ experience)
• Delegate strategically to develop talent and maintain excellence
• Review briefs, filings, and strategies to ensure quality and consistency

Practice Growth

• Help refine BLG’s disputes client mix and deepen focus on high-value matters
• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve litigation systems and processes
• Contribute to building a practice that is sustainable, respected, and rewarding

Typical Case Types

• Co-founder and equity holder disputes
• Breach of fiduciary duty and fraud claims
• Complex breach of contract disputes (six to eight-figure damages)
• Commercial real estate or investment-related disputes
• Strategic IP-related conflicts

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. and active California Bar license in good standing
• At least 6 years of experience in complex commercial or business litigation
• Proven deposition, mediation, and law & motion experience
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills (especially strong legal writing)
• Comfort working in a remote environment with tools like Zoom, Slack, Clio, and Dropbox

Preferred:

• First or second chair arbitration and trial experience
• Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys
• Federal court admission (especially Northern District of California)
• Experience with IP-related disputes

Compensation

$175,000 - $250,000 yearly

About Bend Law Group, PC

We help small businesses expand and protect what they have built, from formation through high-stakes disputes. Headquartered in San Francisco and operating fully remotely, our team combines big-firm sophistication with approachability, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial energy.

You’ll thrive here if you value:

• Understanding and Collaboration – we work as a team, communicate openly, and support each other through challenges and busy seasons.
• Flexibility and Responsiveness – you control your schedule in our 100% remote environment, while still showing up for clients and teammates when it counts.
• An Enterprising Mindset – we improve systems and bring fresh energy to our work.
• Work Clarity – we pride ourselves on making complex issues simple, with clear communication inside the firm and with clients.
• A Laid-Back but Professional Culture – we take the work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously, keeping things respectful, supportive, and sustainable.