Job Application for Senior Counsel, Legal Operations at Tyson & Mendes LLP

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Lead High-Impact Legal Operations at a National Insurance Defense Powerhouse

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Legal Operations to join our leadership team and drive firm-wide success in billing dispute resolution and payment recovery. In this pivotal, director-level role, you will serve as the strategic bridge between our attorneys, accounting professionals, firm leadership, and senior executives at top insurance carriers.

If you thrive in high-stakes negotiations, excel at resolving complex financial challenges, and have deep expertise in insurance defense billing practices, this is your opportunity to shape operational strategy, safeguard revenue, and strengthen critical long-term business relationships—all while working nationwide, fully remote.

Bring your leadership, analytical acumen, and industry insight to a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

Position Overview

Tyson & Mendes, a leading national insurance defense firm, is seeking a Senior Counsel, Legal Operations, to join our leadership team. This pivotal director level role is responsible for providing analysis, oversight and leadership in all aspects of billing dispute resolution and payment recovery from insurance carriers. The Senior Counsel, Legal Operations will participate in high-level analysis, negotiations, and cross-departmental initiatives, serving as the primary firm’s liaison between accounting, firm leadership, and senior representatives of the firm’s clients and insurance carriers. The position function is to protect and advance the firm’s financial interests while maintaining critical, long-term business relationships.

Responsibilities

Conduct and lead analysis of law firm billing data to identify and address complex payment delays and discrepancies, including:
- Rate disputes or adjustments
- Stale or aging invoices
- Incorrect rates assigned post-tender acceptance
- Unapproved or unrecognized timekeepers
- Other carrier-side issues impacting timely payment
Function as the primary strategic liaison between the firm’s accounting team, firm leadership, and senior insurance carrier representatives to resolve high-stakes payment disputes and drive resolutions at the executive level.
Provide senior-level guidance and coordinate with attorneys, billing staff, and firm leadership to develop effective strategies and support resolution efforts.
Lead high-level negotiations with carriers to secure payment while cultivating and preserving critical, long-term business relationships.
Oversee the preparation and review of comprehensive documentation regarding disputes, resolutions, and payment trends, using insights to inform firm-wide process improvements.
Champion and lead cross-departmental initiatives to establish and implement best practices for billing accuracy and carrier compliance.
Provide authoritative oversight of carrier guidelines and vendor management systems to ensure the firm remains proactive and fully informed regarding evolving payment practices and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred but not required.
Minimum of 8 years’ leadership experience working directly with insurance carrier vendor payment and accounting practices, preferably in a law firm or legal services environment.
In-depth knowledge of insurance defense billing protocols, carrier rate structures, and vendor management systems.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on resolution and efficiency.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive carrier relationships.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in legal billing software (ProLaw and 3E preferred), document management software (Worldox and Litify preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Why Join Us

Opportunity to play a key role in improving firm-wide revenue recovery and operational efficiency.
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with direct interaction with firm leadership.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Internal education and leadership development programs
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
Firm-wide charitable giving program
Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield

About Tyson & Mendes

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We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.

But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.

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