Senior Counsel — Toxic Tort and Product Liability

Job overview

The Senior Counsel role offers hybrid or remote flexibility and is listed in San Francisco, CA; the posting requires residence in California and in-person court appearances as needed. The salary range is $180,000–$200,000 per year, with significant bonus opportunities. The role joins a law firm’s Toxic Tort and Product Liability practice. The attorney manages complex defense litigation from inception through resolution, guiding case strategy and advising clients on litigation risks and outcomes. The role also supports the practice by handling discovery and motion work, preparing cases for trial, working with experts, and mentoring junior attorneys.

What you'll do

• Manage toxic tort and product liability defense matters from inception through resolution
• oversee discovery
• draft and argue motions
• prepare cases for trial
• take and defend depositions
• work with expert witnesses
• develop case strategy and advise clients
• mentor and supervise junior attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior counsel

toxic tort

product liability

civil litigation

case strategy

depositions

motion practice

mentoring

hybrid or remote flexibility

san francisco ca

direct counsel

$180k–$200k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• parental leave
• mentorship and professional development, including MCLE.

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of civil litigation experience focused on toxic tort and/or product liability, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, active California Bar admission, and California residence. Trial experience is a plus.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.