Senior Counsel - Litigation

*About Us:* Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP (“SMT”) is a premier full-service law firm located in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, just north of San Francisco. Our firm has an unwavering commitment to creating value and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We understand that we are only as strong as our team and we aim to be our best by, first and foremost, helping our team members meet their professional goals. We seek the best candidates who put the team first (as evidenced by their commitment to our values of diligence, trust, transparency, honesty, candor, and the pursuit of excellence without sacrificing a strong work-life balance for our attorneys or staff). We pride ourselves on providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment where talented legal professionals can thrive. *About the Opportunity:* SMT is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel with 8–25+ years of experience to join, lead, and develop our growing litigation team in our Santa Rosa office. The candidate must have first or second chair trial experience and be adept at managing high-exposure complex litigation matters. The candidate should have the ability to independently manage multiple litigation matters while collaborating with our team of subject matter experts. This position offers the opportunity to lead high‑level strategy, supervise junior attorneys, and work on a wide range of disputes, including business, trusts and estates, employment, real property, construction defect, and intellectual property. As Senior Counsel, we offer a competitive starting salary commensurate with experience, a structured bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, unlimited time off, including for major holidays, as well as the resources to market yourself within the community. SMT provides continued professional development in a firm known for high-quality, effective, and efficient legal services. We value client service, collegiality, kindness, and quality of life. A portable book of business is welcomed but not required; however, demonstrated success in developing and maintaining client relationships is essential. Partnership or an accelerated partner‑track opportunity is available for qualified candidates. *Key Responsibilities:** Independently manage complex litigation matters from intake through resolution

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* Lead case strategy development and litigation planning
* Conduct and oversee depositions, motion practice, discovery, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
* Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff
* Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring proactive and strategic guidance
* Contribute to business development and firm marketing initiatives
* Collaborate with partners on firm leadership projects where appropriate *Desired Candidate Attributes: ** Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California
* *8–25+ years of litigation experience* with demonstrated success managing complex litigation (areas of interest for our firm are contract disputes, trust litigation, employment litigation, general business and real property litigation)
* · Firstor second chair trial experience, either as plaintiff or defense counsel, required
* Broad litigation experience, including extensive research and writing skills, trial work, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances
* Experience advocating for clients at hearings, motions, mediations, and arbitrations
* Candidate should be able to handle complex cases independently.
* Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
* Excellent judgment, leadership abilities, and communication skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
* Portable book of business appreciated but _not required_*Benefits:** Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Partner or partner‑track opportunities
* Structured bonus program based on achievable benchmarks
* Hybrid and flexible schedules
* 401(k) + employer matching
* Health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA
* Life insurance
* Paid time off, including major holidays
* Professional development support
* Strong firm culture prioritizing work‑life balance *To Apply:*
Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to *Michele Morris * with the subject line: *Senior Counsel - Litigation Application*. xhqgsiq Pay: $155,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance Application Question(s):
* Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California? Ability to Commute:
* Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95404