• You will handle cases independently • You will attend (online) court hearings

Role Description Join Tyson & Mendes as a Senior Counsel on our Complex Trial Teams, where insurance defense meets innovation. We are expanding our teams and seeking accomplished Senior Counsel ready to make an impact in the courtroom and beyond. - Lead Complex Trials: Represent clients in high-exposure and complex insurance defense cases, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, property damage, and professional liability. - Case Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute case strategies, including risk assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. - Client Advisement: Work closely with clients, insurance carriers, and adjusters to provide clear legal advice, case assessments, and updates on case developments. - Litigation Management: Oversee all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, and settlement negotiations. - Courtroom Representation: Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and mediations, presenting cases effectively and persuasively. - Team Leadership and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with best practices. - Collaboration with Experts: Collaborate with expert witnesses, including medical, forensic, engineering, and economic experts, to strengthen case arguments. Qualifications - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. - Active license to practice law in California and eligibility to practice in federal courts. - 8+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation with a strong focus on complex trial work. - Demonstrated success as lead trial counsel in multiple high-stakes cases. - Strong knowledge of civil procedure, tort law, insurance law, and trial strategies. - Proven ability to manage and prioritize a large, demanding caseload with limited oversight. - Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, and negotiation skills. - Strong client relationship management skills with an ability to communicate complex legal strategies effectively. - Background in catastrophic injury, construction defect, or professional liability cases preferred. - Experience with e-discovery tools and case management software. - Membership in local or national trial lawyer associations is a plus. Requirements - The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. - Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier. - Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700). - Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month. - Paid parental leave at base pay. - Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60. Benefits - Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate. - 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, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative. - Firm-wide charitable giving program. - Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues. - Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.

• Partner with Product, Compliance and business teams to help design and launch new products, translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions. • Advise on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across securities, AML/ATF, payments, consumer protection and other areas impacting Shakepay's business. • Lead regulatory initiatives, including supporting examinations, audits, licensing work, policy development and engagement with regulators. • Provide practical, business-oriented advice to leaders across the company, helping teams navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions while balancing legal, regulatory and operational considerations. • Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and scalable processes to improve how legal work gets done and enable the business to move faster. • Support the team on a variety of other legal matters as needed, including commercial agreements, corporate governance, employment and strategic projects.

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Claims Management & Coverage Counsel to join our growing national team. This attorney will play a key role in providing sophisticated claims management, insurance coverage analysis, and strategic risk assessment across a broad range of specialty and professional liability lines. - Independently manage a claims caseload, from claim notification through resolution. - Evaluate coverage, liability and damages issues for complex professional liability, employment liability, real estate liability, miscellaneous liability and D&O matters. - Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters. - Proactively monitor claims, prepare and develop handling and resolution strategies. - Assign, coordinate, and manage outside counsel to obtain optimal resolutions. - Prepare reports for clients with exposure analysis and reserve recommendations. - Resolve claims through direct negotiations and participation in mediation. - Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects. - Ability to regularly interface with clients, carriers and outside counsel. Qualifications - JD from an accredited Law School. - Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - 5+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area. - Demonstrated experience handling complex insurance claims and evaluating coverage issues across professional and specialty liability lines. - Experience drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and coverage denial letters is strongly preferred. - Prior experience in private practice, insurance coverage, or claims counseling is preferred. - Superior written and oral communication skills required. - Strong legal research and negotiation skills required. - Ability to assess and interpret insurance policies, identify potential legal risks, and offer strategic solutions to prevent disputes from escalating. - Strong organizational skills to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. Benefits - Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners. - Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development. - Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm. - Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance. - Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. - Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.