Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense

Job overview

Compensation is $235,000–$275,000 per year. The Senior Counsel - Insurance Defense is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA. , though the role offers a competitive base salary of $235K–$275K plus bonuses, supporting a leading international law firm's insurance defense department. This role exists to manage high-level litigation independently, providing expert legal advocacy and strategy. The Senior Counsel contributes to the firm's goals by mentoring associates, managing complex caseloads, and maintaining proactive client partnerships.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload of 10–20 matters independently, prepare and execute discovery strategies, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, take and defend depositions, argue motions, and supervise associates and paralegals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

san diego ca

legal

insurance defense

litigation

senior counsel

hybrid

onsite

goodwin recruiting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive base salary $235-275K, annual performance-based bonuses, hybrid work flexibility, inclusive parental leave, retirement benefits, and wellness benefits.

Why this role

Hybrid work flexibility, 6 months fully paid parental leave, and global mobility program.

About the employer

Goodwin Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.