Asbestos Litigation Senior Counsel (Defense)

Top Tier Reps LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation practice group. This strategic role will involve managing complex asbestos defense litigation and collaborating extensively with clients. The desired candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a JD from an accredited institution, holding an active California Bar license.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

CLE, Bar Dues, and Licensing Covered

Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of asbestos litigation experience (defense side only).
• Active California Bar license.
• Experience from a top national law firm or elite litigation group.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of asbestos defense litigation.
• Develop legal strategies and collaborate with internal teams.
• Advise clients on litigation risks and resolution strategies.

Skills

Legal writing

Advocacy

Courtroom skills

Litigation strategy development

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation practice group. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of asbestos defense litigation experience and be ready to take on a strategic role in managing complex litigation matters. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier national practice and work alongside recognized leaders in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of asbestos defense litigation, including depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Develop legal strategies and collaborate closely with internal teams and clients
• Argue motions and participate in court proceedings
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and motions
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and internal case milestones
• Advise clients on litigation risks and resolution strategies

Required Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license
• Must reside in California (remote work eligible for in-state candidates)
• Minimum 10 years of asbestos litigation experience (defense side only)
• Experience from a top national law firm or elite litigation group
• Strong academic background and stable employment history
• Excellent courtroom, advocacy, and legal writing skills
• No freelance, temporary, or plaintiff-side backgrounds considered

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $220,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Annual performance-based
• Work Flexibility: Remote or in-office in CA
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• CLE, Bar Dues, and Licensing Covered
• Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities
• High-visibility work on nationally significant litigation matters