Senior Attorney

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 theyve 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.

• 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.

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

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

You are likely a strong fit if you:

• Think like a business owner not just a technician
• See legal issues from 10000 feet
• Delegate effectively and hold others accountable
• Take initiative without waiting to be told what to do
• Value responsiveness and ownership
• Enjoy mentoring younger attorneys
• Want to build something not just bill hours

Required Experience:

Senior IC