Senior Counsel

Position Overview

The Senior Counsel will serve as a senior member of the litigation practice, handling complex matters while providing management, mentoring, and strategic oversight within the practice area. This role requires significant independent judgment, leadership capability, and a commitment to developing attorneys and staff while delivering high-quality legal services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft original motions, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents in complex matters.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses exchanged with multiple parties.
• Develop and advance case defenses, litigation strategy, and trial themes with a high degree of autonomy.
• Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to case facts in support of pre-trial motions and other submissions.
• Interview, prepare, and examine fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies.
• Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions.
• Argue motions and appear in court as appropriate.
• Draft pre-trial reports, case evaluations, and perform exposure and risk analysis.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and court-mandated proceedings.
• Develop comprehensive strategies for case resolution and approach legal issues with creativity, sound judgment, and efficiency.
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and opposing counsel.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional oral and written communication.
• Participate in networking and business development activities to support client relationships and firm growth.
• Contribute to marketing and client development activities such as client presentations, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and industry or bar-related events.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support junior attorneys, associates, and staff by providing clear guidance, regular feedback, and opportunities for professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day workflow for assigned legal teams, ensuring appropriate delegation, timely completion of work, and high-quality work product.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that promotes accountability, morale, and professional growth.
• Identify, assign, and supervise work performed by paralegals and litigation support staff.
• Serve as a resource and subject-matter mentor to attorneys within the firm’s practice areas.
• Provide substantive support to Shareholders, Partners, and other Senior Counsel on complex litigation matters.

Professional Expectations

• Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with firm timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies.
• Demonstrate leadership within the firm and the broader legal community through participation in bar associations, professional organizations, and community involvement.
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Actively participate in business development efforts, including cultivating existing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting firm growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; admission in Massachusetts or Rhode Island preferred.
• Substantial litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental law, commercial litigation, product liability, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, or other complex risk management matters.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior attorneys and support staff.
• Strong people-management skills, including experience delegating work, managing workloads, and providing constructive feedback.
• Proven client service orientation with experience managing client relationships.
• Able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred.
• Professional, courteous demeanor and commitment to high ethical standards.

Pay

The firm’s expected salary range for this position is $175,000-$225,000. Actual salary will be determined based on education, experience, internal equity and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off and holidays.