Associate Attorney, Litigation

BCL Legal; Plano (TX); Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Remote work

Flexible schedules

Wellness resources

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BCL Legal seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to oversee the firm’s litigation practice in Plano, TX. The role requires substantial banking/finance litigation experience, strong compliance judgment, and the ability to manage cases from inception to resolution.

The position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package. On-site 2-3 days/week post-training with standard business hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas in good standing.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of active litigation experience.
• Proven expertise in contested default and banking/mortgage servicing litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload of banking litigation matters.
• Ensure strict compliance with state, federal, and regulatory laws.
• Handle specialized cases (e.g., judicial foreclosure, probate, title curative matters).
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process modifications.
• Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation-related issues.
• Review and approve procedural changes for legal soundness.

Skills

Litigation

Banking/Finance litigation

Legal research

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney - Litigation - Texas
Full Time
Attorney
Plano, TX, US

A well-established law firm representing financial institutions in a wide range of banking law matters is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney.

We offer competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, incentives tied to success, paid time off, and a benefits package designed to support employee well-being.

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation practice. This role requires significant litigation experience, a background in banking or finance law, strong compliance judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of cases from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction for the firm's litigation matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload of banking litigation matters.
• Ensure strict compliance with state, federal, and regulatory laws.
• Handle specialized cases (e.g., judicial foreclosure, probate, title curative matters).
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process modifications.
• Provide legal guidance to operational staff on litigation-related issues.
• Review and approve procedural changes for legal soundness.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of active litigation experience.
• Proven expertise in contested default and banking/mortgage servicing litigation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and case management skills.
• High proficiency in legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal district courts preferred.

Work Schedule:
The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval.

Salary Range:
The salary for this position typically ranges from $98,000 - $128,000, depending on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits:
The firm and its affiliated companies promote work/life balance through PTO, remote work, flexible schedules when available, and wellness resources. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period. Offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD, parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers, voluntary income protection benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Part-time employees may have access to some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.