28Jan
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #673
  • Salary: $160,000

Commercial Litigation Attorney (5–7 Years) – ONSITE 

Our client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and enjoys tackling complex business disputes. This role is ideal for a litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, regular courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to work closely with sophisticated corporate clients.

The Role

This position plays a critical role in representing corporate clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, from early strategy through trial and resolution. The attorney will be entrusted with significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and meaningful advocacy opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advocacy & Courtroom Leadership

    • Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings

    • Serve as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials and as second chair or co-lead in larger matters

    • Handle evidentiary arguments, motion practice, and witness examinations

  • Complex Litigation Management

    • Manage commercial litigation matters involving breach of contract, corporate governance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and antitrust issues

    • Oversee cases from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings

  • Legal Research & Written Advocacy

    • Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis

    • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation filings with precision and clarity

  • Strategic Client Counseling

    • Advise corporate clients on litigation strategy, risk management, compliance, and dispute resolution

    • Provide guidance on business decisions related to ongoing and potential litigation

  • Negotiation & Resolution

    • Participate in and lead settlement negotiations aimed at achieving favorable outcomes

  • Collaboration & Team Leadership

    • Work closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and clients to develop litigation strategy

    • Collaborate with expert witnesses, consultants, and vendors

    • Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff

  • Case & Practice Management

    • Manage discovery, trial preparation, witness coordination, and post-trial matters

    • Maintain accurate billing records and documentation in accordance with firm standards

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Active Texas bar membership, in good standing

  • 5–7 years of commercial litigation experience

  • Meaningful experience handling depositions and in-court advocacy

  • Trial experience, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses (preferred)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation software

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes matters and mentor junior attorneys