Senior Counsel (General Liability/Coverage)
Tyson & Mendes LLP · San Diego, CA
Posted 13 days ago · $160,000-$190,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Tyson & Mendes LLP's roles stay open a median of 21 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Tyson & Mendes LLP's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tyson & Mendes LLP
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 73 open
- Hiring momentum
- 281 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tyson & Mendes LLP's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tyson & Mendes LLP.
About this role
The Senior Counsel position at Tyson & Mendes involves leading high-exposure general liability cases and insurance coverage matters. The role requires managing litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and developing strategies to counter plaintiff arguments. Candidates will handle court appearances, depositions, and trials while maintaining client communications and cultivating relationships.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tyson & Mendes LLP as an employer.
What you need
- Active bar license in the State of California
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience in general liability insurance defense and insurance coverage matters
- Proven ability to manage full case responsibilities, including discovery and trial
- Strong experience handling insurance defense cases, particularly general liability and coverage issues
- Proficiency in time management systems
What you get
- Base salary ranging from $160,000-$190,000 annually
- Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and additional tiers
- Comprehensive benefits coverage with plans available at zero employee cost
- 401(k) program with matching contributions
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan
- Paid parental leave at base pay
Worth weighing
- No mention of specific technology stack or tools used in litigation
- High level of experience required may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
- The role emphasizes autonomy and leadership, which may not suit all candidates
- Vague details on the firm's culture beyond inclusivity and collaboration
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Listed by Tyson & Mendes LLP on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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