Typo, I have another idea. If you don't mind signing up, the Paint It Red forum [link] has some recs under their fanfic section. They have also done "awards" for two years. Both the nominations and the winners list might have some joy for you.
Having just reread your post, I think that Little Mender's "Lost At Sea" [link] might do nicely. It was written around season three and features Lisbon outmaneuvering Jane by using leadership skills and integrity. To some extent it is the inspiration for my own monster fic, "Domus Hadeum" which I think is the best thing I have ever written, in any fandom. (It may suit you, if you don't mind the plot being psychological rather than action. It's an AU exploration of what Jane might do to get revenge on Lisbon for having prevented him from taking out Red John himself.)