Counsel - Corporate Litigation

Buc-ee's, Ltd.; Pearland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k 100% Match up to 6%

Job summary

Buc-ee's, Ltd. in Pearland, TX seeks an in-office Counsel to support the Deputy General Counsel Litigation in premises liability defense and complex commercial matters, with courtroom presence and voir dire experience.

The ideal candidate is a Texas-licensed attorney or eligible to become licensed within one year, with at least 5 years of litigation experience, including drafting pleadings and managing discovery.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• Significant hands-on litigation experience focusing on premises liability defense.
• Experience at large national firms preferred.
• 5 years of relevant legal experience required.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and engage in discovery.

Responsibilities

• Work on dispute and litigation matters with a focus on premises liability defense.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and participate in hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Supervise litigation discovery, legal holds, and document collection.
• Collaborate with departments to deliver timely legal services and guidance.
• Maintain organized files and track deadlines.

Skills

Premises liability litigation

Courtroom presence

Legal research and writing

Drafting and arguing motions

Voir dire experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

# **Overview**The Counsel will assist the Deputy General Counsel Litigation. This position requires a strong background in premise defense, commercial litigation, including courtroom presence, trial participation, and voir dire experience.**NOTE:** This is an ***IN-OFFICE*** opportunity only, located in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area. **25 Days PTO****Medical \\* Dental \\* Vision****401k 100% Match up to 6%**The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:* Work on dispute and litigation matters, with a primary focus on premises liability defense, including investigation, legal research and writing, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery, preparing for and participating in hearings, trials, and appeals* Work on litigation discovery processes, including supervising and implementing legal holds and document collection* Research, prepare guidance, and offer legal counsel on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, data security, consumer rights, employment, operations, and other areas* Identify potential legal risks particularly related to premises liability exposure, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures* Research specific legal issues and share results with legal team or business unit* Assist other attorneys in the legal department with a variety of matters* Collaborate with all departments to deliver timely and responsive legal services* Maintain familiarity with current and proposed laws and regulations and case guidance involving all assigned matters* Maintain organized files and track critical deadlines for a variety of matters* Use and increase knowledge of contract legal management, matter management, and other company software platforms* It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available* Perform other duties as required and/or assigned* Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationThe position requirements include, but are not limited to:* The Counsel must be licensed to practice law in Texas or be licensed in another state and be eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year* Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required* Significant hands-on litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on premises liability defense, including courtroom presence, drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and trials, and conducting or assisting with voir dire is required* 5 years of relevant legal experience. Experience at a large national firm is preferred* Prior experience with complex commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions is required* Prior experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements is required* Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications is required* Proficient skill level with Lexis and Westlaw is required