Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an accomplished insurance defense litigator with 8+ years of experience to join their growing Denver team. This role offers more leadership, sophisticated work, greater autonomy, and a rapid pathway toward partnership. The Denver office provides the feel of a boutique practice with the operational strength, resources, technology, and infrastructure of a national litigation firm. The position reports to a Regional Managing Partner who focuses on mentoring rather than micromanaging. The firm handles high-value litigation where strategy is paramount, utilizing methodologies like APEX and Trial Academy to defend significant cases and advise clients on complex risks. Tyson & Mendes invests in technology, including AI-enabled legal resources and modern case-management systems, to support attorneys. This Senior Counsel position is viewed as an opportunity for future leadership within the firm.

Requirements

JD from an ABA approved school
Must be licensed in your state
Insurance defense experience
8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
Experience with time management systems
Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
Active Colorado Bar license

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership
Strong trial experience

Responsibilities

Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications with clients
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

Benefits

Annual billable hours bonus
Comprehensive benefits coverage
Health/vision/dental/life coverage with significant employer contribution
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (for full-time attorneys after one year)
Paid parental leave at base pay
Monthly technology reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
Defined pathway to partnership
Internal diversity and inclusion programs
Firm-wide charitable giving program
Numerous social and off-site events
Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available