Senior Counsel - Civil Litigation Leader & Mentor

Cole Law Group; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development and CLE

Job summary

Cole Law Group, P.C. is seeking a strategic, collaborative and experienced Senior Counsel to join our Brentwood, Tennessee office. This full-time position offers meaningful responsibility for an active caseload and opportunities to mentor associates through all stages of litigation.

The ideal candidate will handle matters from initial consultation through trial, possess strong courtroom skills, and provide practical, candid advice to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged situations.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil-litigation experience in Tennessee.
• Experience independently managing cases and maintaining direct client relationships.
• Courtroom experience, including contested hearings and trials.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and evidentiary matters.
• Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral-advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing matters across multiple practice areas from intake through resolution.
• Advising clients regarding legal strategy, settlement options, and financial considerations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, orders, settlement agreements, and other filings.
• Preparing and responding to discovery, reviewing records, and preparing for depositions and hearings.
• Taking and defending depositions; appearing at motions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and engaging in mediation or other ADR forms.
• Maintaining regular, professional communication with clients; managing deadlines and caseloads.
• Collaborating with and mentoring associates, paralegals, and staff to provide high-quality representation.

Skills

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Job description

Cole Law Group, P.C. is seeking a strategic, collaborative and experienced Senior Counsel to join our Brentwood, Tennessee office. This full-time position offers meaningful responsibility for an active caseload and opportunities to mentor associates through all stages of litigation.

The ideal candidate will handle matters from initial consultation through trial, possess strong courtroom skills, and provide practical, candid advice to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged situations.