Job Description
Senior Attorney Opportunity 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 they've 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. Responsibilities 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. Maintain knowledge of local, state, an