Jobs · Legal · Colorado

Senior Litigation Counsel

Goodspeed Merrill · Englewood, CO · 1 mo ago
Legal$160k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Complex Litigation: Strategically manage and lead high-stakes commercial and real estate litigation matters in Colorado state courts.
  • Strategic Leadership: Serve as a key advisor to clients and the firm, providing strategic direction and counsel on complex legal issues.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and collaborate with attorneys, fostering their professional development and ensuring the highest quality of work.
  • Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring proactive communication throughout the litigation process.
  • Efficient Caseload Management: Oversee and efficiently manage a substantial caseload with a focus on timely and successful outcomes.
  • Business Development: Actively participate in business development efforts to expand the firm’s litigation practice and enhance client relationships.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of active litigation experience, with substantial expertise in commercial and real estate litigation.
  • Extensive trial experience and a demonstrated ability to lead complex litigation from inception through resolution.
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
  • Exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
  • A strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
  • Strong leadership and client management skills, with a focus on providing innovative, solution-oriented legal strategies

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range - $160,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)
  • Quarterly Bonus Potential - from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers.
  • Medical Insurance (Employer pays 75% employee only)
  • Dental Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
  • Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% employee only)
  • Life Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
  • Short-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
  • Long-term Disability Insurance (Employer pays 100% employee only)
  • Attorney Student Loan Support Program (financial assistance toward student loans)
  • 401(k) plan - with Employer matching up to 3.5%
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off
  • Holiday pay (9 days / year)
  • State Bar dues and CLEs
  • Hybrid / Remote eligible
  • Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Life, and Hospital Indemnity options.
  • Professional Growth - Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm.

Application Process

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