Commercial Litigation Associate - AM LAW 100

Lateral Link; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship programs

Global clients

Top-tier training

Job summary

Lateral Link is helping a top Am Law 100 firm in Houston recruit an exceptionally qualified mid-level associate for its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. You will work alongside leading litigators on high-stakes matters for national and global clients.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong writing and research skills, and a track record of complex litigation. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are offered to support a balanced schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research abilities.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Handle a dynamic pipeline of fast-paced cases, including commercial, trade secret, financial, energy, and product liability litigation.
• Work across diverse industries, including tech, finance, life sciences, and energy.
• Collaborate as a team to focus on exceptional client service.
• Assist in the resolution for clients facing large-scale class actions, commercial litigation and mass torts.
• Represent the firm’s clients in state and federal courts.

Skills

Complex litigation

Legal research

Written & oral communication

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

We are working with a top Am Law 100 firm is currently seeking a exceptionally qualified mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Commercial Litigation Practice Group in their Houston office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside leading litigators on a wide range of high-stake matters for national and global clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a dynamic pipeline of fast-paced cases, including commercial, trade secret, financial, energy, and product liability litigation.
• Work across a diverse range of high-growth industries, including tech, finance, life sciences, and energy.
• Collaborate as a team to focus on exceptional client service.
• Assist in the the resolution for clients facing large-scale class actions, commercial litigation and mass torts.
• Represent the firm's clients in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research abilities.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of Texas.

What the firm is offering:

• Market leading compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to work on challenging, cutting-edge legal issues with top-tier global clients across a variety of industries.
• A collaborative environment with excellent associate mentorship.
• Access high level training, mentoring programs, firm retreats and academies.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.