Business Litigation & Transactional Attorney

Orion Placement; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Orion Placement invites an experienced business lawyer to join our collaborative team in San Antonio. You\'ll represent business clients in litigation, draft contracts, and advise on formation and governance while building trusted client relationships.

We value a balanced workload with 6 billable hours per day (~1,380 annually), a strong mentorship culture, and clear paths to senior roles. A Texas license and 4+ years\' experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of business/commercial litigation experience.
• Experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Business transactional and contract drafting experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Law firm experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent business clients in litigation matters from initial pleadings through resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other business transaction documents.
• Advise business owners on entity formation, governance, licensing, and operational legal matters.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, negotiations, and commercial conflicts.
• Appear in court, conduct hearings, negotiate settlements, and manage cases through completion.
• Build trusted client relationships while providing strategic legal guidance.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding case strategy and progress.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional client service.
• Maintain organized case files and timely documentation.
• Participate in prospective client consultations and business development efforts.

Skills

4+ years business/commercial litgation

Strong legal writing and clientCounsel

Contract drafting experience

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Join a collaborative business law practice where attorneys serve as trusted advisors, not just litigators.
• Enjoy a true work-life balance with a 6 billable hour per day expectation (approximately 1,380 annually).
• Handle a diverse mix of litigation, transactions, and outside general counsel work for business clients.
• Earn performance-based bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary.
• Clear career advancement with defined paths to Senior Lawyer, Senior Counsel, and Partner.
• Work alongside an experienced, team-oriented group that values collaboration over hierarchy.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping businesses solve problems, minimize risk, and grow.

Location: On-site in San Antonio, TX, with the opportunity to work closely alongside an experienced, collaborative legal team.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 4+ years of business/commercial litigation experience. Candidates from in-house legal departments or primarily solo practices will not be considered.

About Us

We are a growing business law firm dedicated to helping companies overcome legal challenges, reduce risk, and build stronger businesses. Our attorneys become trusted advisors who partner with clients through litigation, transactions, and ongoing business counsel. We believe in collaboration, communication, professional growth, and creating practical solutions that make a lasting impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent business clients in litigation matters from initial pleadings through resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other business transaction documents.
• Advise business owners on entity formation, governance, licensing, and operational legal matters.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, negotiations, and commercial conflicts.
• Appear in court, conduct hearings, negotiate settlements, and manage cases through completion.
• Build trusted client relationships while providing strategic legal guidance.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding case strategy and progress.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional client service.
• Maintain organized case files and timely documentation.
• Participate in prospective client consultations and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of business/commercial litigation experience.
• Experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Business transactional and contract drafting experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Law firm experience required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Reduced billable expectations that support work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and long-term career growth.