Autonomy-Driven Senior Commercial Litigator (Houston)

Orion Placement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX seeks an experienced attorney to manage sophisticated commercial and civil litigation from start to finish. You will handle jury and bench trials, arbitrations, and complex motions with a focus on practical, results‑oriented strategies.

Requirements include 5+ years of commercial litigation, an active Texas Bar license, and proven trial/arbitration experience. This is a full‑time, on‑site role with opportunities for client‑facing leadership and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Meaningful trial and arbitration experience.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, and motions.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategies, assess case risks, and advise clients on practical solutions.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, and settlements.
• Handle jury and non-jury trials, evidentiary hearings, and injunctions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Prepare dispositive motions and argue contested matters; participate in mediations/arbitrations.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and legal teams to develop case strategies.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Independent case management

Trial experience

Arbitration experience

Oral advocacy

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Research and writing

Education

Active Texas Bar license

Florida Bar admission preferred

Federal court admission preferred

Job description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, entrepreneurial law firm handling sophisticated commercial and civil litigation matters
• Take ownership of complex cases from initial strategy through trial, arbitration, and resolution
• Gain meaningful courtroom experience handling jury trials, bench trials, evidentiary hearings, and high-stakes disputes
• Work on diverse business, construction, employment, insurance, and professional liability matters
• Build lasting client relationships while developing practical, results-oriented litigation strategies
• Enjoy significant autonomy, professional responsibility, and opportunities for long-term career growth
• Become part of a collaborative, client-focused legal team that values exceptional advocacy, initiative, and professional development

Location:

Houston, TX. Full-time, on-site opportunity offering direct collaboration with experienced attorneys and sophisticated commercial clients.

Note:

Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial litigation experience and an active Texas Bar license. Independent case management and meaningful trial and arbitration experience are essential.

About Us

We are an entrepreneurial, full-service business law firm dedicated to providing sophisticated legal counsel with a practical, client-first approach. Our team handles complex disputes for businesses, executives, and investors, combining exceptional legal advocacy with collaboration, professionalism, and innovative problem-solving. We believe talented attorneys deserve meaningful responsibility, clear expectations, and opportunities to build rewarding careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop litigation strategies, assess case risks, and advise clients on practical legal solutions
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and settlement negotiations
• Handle jury and non-jury trials, evidentiary hearings, and temporary injunction proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, written discovery, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses
• Prepare and argue dispositive motions, injunctions, and other contested matters
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and appellate proceedings
• Handle business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, business torts, and commercial transactions
• Litigate construction, employment, insurance, and professional liability disputes
• Address matters involving trade secrets, restrictive covenants, securities claims, and intellectual property
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and legal teams to develop effective case strategies
• Maintain proactive client communication throughout litigation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Demonstrated experience independently managing commercial or civil litigation matters
• Meaningful trial and arbitration experience, including jury and non-jury proceedings
• Experience handling depositions, discovery, motion practice, mediations, and evidentiary hearings
• Strong knowledge of Texas state and federal litigation procedures
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated disputes and communicate directly with clients
• Experience with business, construction, employment, insurance, or professional liability litigation
• Federal court admission preferred
• Florida Bar admission preferred
• Real estate litigation or transactional experience a plus
• International dispute experience preferred
• Spanish proficiency preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to build a sophisticated litigation practice while working with talented colleagues who value collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client service. We encourage attorneys to take ownership of their matters, exercise independent judgment, and build meaningful client relationships. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact while continuing to develop your courtroom expertise and long-term career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance