Senior Litigation Counsel - Hybrid, Strategy Lead

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Annual billable hour bonuses

Job summary

F3 Law is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Senior Counsel to act as senior counsel on sophisticated matters and mentor junior attorneys. The candidate will independently manage complex litigation, advise clients, and lead strategy while collaborating in a high-performing, hybrid environment.

The role offers flexibility with reduced-hour and part-time options for qualified candidates and opportunities to contribute to practice development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active Missouri Bar license.
• Illinois Bar admission strongly preferred; willingness to obtain as needed.
• Approximately 10+ years of substantial civil litigation experience.
• Significant experience independently managing complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex and high-value litigation matters.
• Serve as senior counsel and strategic advisor to clients on significant disputes and risks.
• Lead sophisticated case strategies through all phases of litigation.
• Represent clients in state and federal court, arbitration, mediation, and other forums.
• Lead depositions, hearings, trials, negotiations, and settlements.
• Draft and review complex pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys on high-profile matters.
• Provide mentorship to junior attorneys and staff within litigation practice.
• Maintain strong client relationships and business-focused counsel.
• Participate in client development and thought leadership as appropriate.

Skills

10+ years civil litigation

Trail experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Leadership

Strategic litigation planning

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Missouri Bar – active license

Illinois Bar admission preferred

Job description

F3 Law is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Senior Counsel to act as senior counsel on sophisticated matters and mentor junior attorneys. The candidate will independently manage complex litigation, advise clients, and lead strategy while collaborating in a high-performing, hybrid environment.

The role offers flexibility with reduced-hour and part-time options for qualified candidates and opportunities to contribute to practice development.