Senior Counsel

CMBG3 Law

Senior Counsel at CMBG3 Law handling complex litigation matters. Providing management, mentoring, and strategic oversight within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings
paid time off and holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation experiencedrafting motionsdiscovery requestscase law analysisdepositionstrial strategyrisk analysissettlement negotiationclient relationship managementmentoring junior attorneys

Soft Skills

people managementdelegationconstructive feedbackcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailprofessional judgmentcreativitysound judgmentefficiency

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active admission to practice law