Senior Counsel

Description

Company Overview

CMBG3 Law is a majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom-tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices. CMBG3’s Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations. CMBG3’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

Position Title: Senior Counsel

Reports To: Partner, Product Liability

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.
• Additional responsibilities as requested by Management

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.
• Contribute to marketing and client development activities such as client presentations, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and industry or bar-related events.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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. Additional licenses will be considered favorably.
• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Ability 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.

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. The firm offers benefits including comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, and paid time off and holidays.

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

CMBG3 Law P.C. is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace consistent with the principles of the American Bar Association and the Mansfield Rule. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the legal profession. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants must be able to complete essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation(s).