Remote IP Litigation Leader with Established Book

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

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.