Senior Counsel

Tyson & Mendes; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

National reach

Diversity & inclusion

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes, a national litigation firm focusing on insurance defense, seeks a senior attorney in Albuquerque who can lead high-exposure cases with strategic courtroom leadership.

Active NM bar license is required; you will mentor junior attorneys, manage litigation teams, and drive outcomes for complex matters. We offer flexibility—office, hybrid, or remote—along with growth opportunities and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Senior litigator with a defense mindset and courtroom presence.
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and lead litigation teams.
• Experience managing high-exposure matters with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead case themes that win against plaintiffs.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm on complex matters.
• Maintain regular client communications and cultivate relationships.
• Drive excellence, ethics, and value for clients.

Job description

Join Tyson & Mendes – Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation

Please note: An active bar license in the State of New Mexico is required.

At Tyson & Mendes, we’re more than a national litigation firm—we’re a force for change in insurance defense and trial advocacy. Known for our cutting-edge approach and bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®, we set the standard for results-driven representation across the country.

As we continue our nationwide growth, we’re seeking accomplished senior attorneys who bring courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategy. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry, this is your moment.

Why Tyson & Mendes?

• Lead with Purpose – Step into a senior role where your voice matters and your decisions shape outcomes. We empower our senior counsel with autonomy, trust, and the tools to lead high-exposure cases.
• Growth Built In – With our nationally recognized trial academy, ongoing executive-level development, and a firm culture that promotes from within, your next step forward is already in motion.
• Stability + Agility – Join a firm with national reach, financial strength, and a collaborative, no-silos mindset. We move with purpose—and you won’t get lost in the shuffle.
• Inclusive by Design – Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than a policy—it’s a practice that drives innovation, strengthens teams, and delivers better results.
• Flexible, Performance-Focused Work – Office, hybrid, or remote—we value outcomes over facetime. Your work style should support your best work.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned litigator with a defense mindset, respected by clients and colleagues for your strategic thinking, courtroom presence, and ethical leadership. You’re driven to defend justice with courage, precision, and professionalism. You thrive on complex cases, thinking several moves ahead, and turning legal challenges into opportunities. You bring proven experience managing litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and navigating high-stakes matters with confidence. Above all, you are committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional value to clients.

Make Your Move. Be part of something bigger—join Tyson & Mendes and help shape the future of insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients? I think this is the best solution. **Yes**