Sr. Counsel
About the firm
Our firm's team of well-respected and experienced attorneys have provided top notch counsel to clients across the country. Our partners, senior counsel, and associate attorneys provide trusted client-first solutions and all of our staff practices law with the highest standards of professional competence and ethics.
About the role
Take on a high-impact legal role as a Permanent Sr. Counsel, handling sophisticated disputes and helping shape legal strategy. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced attorney who combines strong advocacy with practical business judgment and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will advise key stakeholders, manage complex matters, and pursue effective resolutions through mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution methods.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex legal disputes from initial assessment through resolution, developing strategies that balance legal risk, business priorities, and cost.
- Represent the organization in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and related proceedings, coordinating with outside counsel as appropriate.
- Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, arbitration submissions, legal briefs, contracts, and other critical documents.
- Provide clear, actionable guidance to leadership and internal teams on litigation exposure, dispute resolution options, and emerging legal issues.
- Evaluate case merits, analyze evidence, prepare witnesses, and develop compelling legal arguments.
- Manage outside counsel relationships, matter budgets, deadlines, and reporting to support efficient, high-quality legal outcomes.
- Partner across departments to prevent disputes, strengthen internal practices, and support sound decision-making.
- Monitor relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments, translating changes into practical recommendations.
- Mentor legal team members and contribute to a collaborative, accountable legal function.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, or equivalent qualifying legal credential, and active membership in good standing with an applicable bar.
- At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with demonstrated responsibility for complex disputes and strategic legal counsel.
- Hands-on experience with mediations and arbitrations, or equivalent experience in alternative dispute resolution.
- Strong negotiation, advocacy, legal research, and drafting skills.
- Proven ability to assess legal and commercial risks and deliver practical, solution-oriented advice.
- Experience independently managing multiple matters, competing deadlines, and sensitive information.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Sound judgment, professional integrity, and a commitment to ethical legal practice.
Benefits
- 401k
- HSA
- STD/LTD
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Pay
$150,000 - $220,000 per year