Senior Litigation Attorney

Senior Business Dispute Attorney

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- and seven-figure disputes for high-net-worth forward thinkers 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Collected revenue bonus plan (up to $130,000+)
• 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)

$175,000 - $250,000 yearly

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

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• 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- or seven-figure damages)
• Trade secret misappropriation
• Commercial real estate or investment-related disputes
• Strategic IP-related conflicts

Must Haves

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

• J.D. and an active California Bar license in good standing
• 10+ years’ experience in complex commercial or business litigation
• Proven courtroom and ADR skills (motions, depositions, mediations, arbitrations; trial experience preferred)
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys
• Comfortable with remote work tools (Zoom, Slack, Clio, Dropbox)

Nice to Haves

• Federal court admission (especially Northern District of California)
• Experience with IP-related disputes

BLG is a boutique firm built for entrepreneurs.

We help small businesses grow 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.

Our ideal work environment is defined by:

• Understanding and Collaboration
• Flexible Schedules and Responsiveness
• Business Mindset and Work Clarity
• A laid-back but professional culture that values people as much as results

Consider joining BLG if you’re looking for a boutique firm where great lawyers do great work without burning out or compromising who they are.