A boutique law firm representing some of the most prominent names in interior design, home furnishings, and the built environment seeks a California-barred junior attorney for an of counsel role.
Our firm provides legal and strategic counsel to leading residential, commercial, and hospitality design studios, as well as furniture manufacturers and brand partners operating at the highest level of the industry. The attorney will support work across contract structuring, IP protection and enforcement, licensing and collaboration agreements, claim management, and California litigation matters.
Additional responsibilities may include advising on vendor agreements, client service contracts, studio-developed IP, and other operational documentation, as well as supporting selective strategic initiatives related to brand partnerships, workflow optimization, and financial risk review.
Ideal candidates will have excellent drafting skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with sophisticated clients. The role is remote, flexible, and structured as an independent engagement, with the potential for expanded involvement.
Core Competencies:
• Active membership in the California Bar
• 1–3 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing arrangements
• Strong working knowledge of intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and ownership structuring
• Ability to communicate clearly with principals, clients, and external partners
• Demonstrated skill in legal research, writing, and issue spotting
• Independent, self-directed work style with sound judgment and business awareness
• Understanding of deal structure, operational risk, and legal considerations in creative businesses
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the interior design, architecture, and home furnishings industry
• Experience advising or supporting creative professionals, design studios, or product manufacturers
• Exposure to claim filing, litigation workflow, and California court procedure
• Understanding of brand partnerships, product collaborations, and licensing strategies
• Working knowledge of project-based workflows including procurement, client service, and budgeting
• Familiarity with California-specific employment or contractor structures
• Comfort operating in a high-autonomy, remote-first work environment
We are a discreet, industry-focused law firm providing legal and strategic counsel to many of the most respected names in interior design, architecture, and the home furnishings space. Our clients include award-winning studios, celebrated architects, and high-growth creative businesses operating at the top of the market.
With offices in New York and reach across key design hubs, we offer tailored legal support spanning contract structuring, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and brand expansion. Known for our discretion, precision, and deep industry fluency, we serve as long-term partners to firms whose work defines the built environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of the design world’s most influential practices—supporting complex, high-value transactions and protecting the creative and commercial interests of top-tier talent.
