Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co • New York, NY

40d • $200,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking a counsel-level litigation attorney with 8+ years of experience to work with our practice focused on the defense of a myriad of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to) New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills. The attorney will interact with our clients and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims. In this role you will: Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters Take and defend depositions Attend court hearings and mediations Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis Draft discovery requests and discovery responses Review and analyze documents and materials for production Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds Work on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation Manage and supervise associates and paralegals.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in New York
• J.D. 2016 or earlier
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings and mediations
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Work on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree