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) Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications: 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 Compensation: $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 goalsTeam 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 consistencyPractice 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 rewardingTypical 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