Fully Remote | Senior IP Litigation Attorney | CA

Law Firms; California; Remote; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

FSA/HSA options

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

California Boutique Law Firm is seeking a Senior Counsel / Non-Equity Partner to expand its IP and business litigation practice on a fully remote basis in California. The role rewards a portable book of business and offers a book-based compensation structure with origination incentives.

The successful candidate will handle complex IP disputes and commercial litigation, while growing the firm’s capabilities and client relationships in a sophisticated practice area.

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 in IP and/or business litigation.
• Established portable book of business (~$300,000+).
• Experience handling patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret disputes.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a practice.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Trial experience is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate complex IP disputes including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
• Handle business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop case strategies, oversee discovery, prepare and argue motions, negotiate settlements.
• Advise clients on litigation risks, commercial disputes, and IP issues.
• Build and maintain client relationships while developing new business.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on matters aligned with the firm's practices.
• Contribute to growth of the firm's IP litigation capabilities.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Negotiation

Client management

Business development

Independent work

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

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.

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.