Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is seeking a talented Associate Attorney in our Houston office to join a top-tier team handling complex commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and dealership-related matters nationwide. The role emphasizes client exposure, responsibility, and collaboration with partners across offices.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a license in good standing in Texas.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Commercial Litigation experience required.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, administrative law, dealership or distribution law is a plus.
• Licensed and in good standing in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and client communications.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Advise land distributors and manufacturers on regulatory compliance matters.
• Counsel clients regarding dealer and franchise relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated litigation and counseling matters.
• Develop direct relationships with national clients.
• This position includes occasional travel to support client matters and team initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Job description

Nelson Mullins is seeking a talented 2-3 year Associate Attorney to join our Houston office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly regarded team representing leading automobile, powersports, and boat manufacturers among others, in complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and dealership-related matters across the United States.

The Associate will work directly with experienced Partners and clients on a wide range of commercial litigation and regulatory matters involving manufacturer-dealer relationships, franchise and distribution issues, business disputes, compliance counseling, and strategic risk management. This role offers substantial client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop a nationally recognized practice.

• Manage and support commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and client communications
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Advise land distributors and manufacturers on regulatory compliance matters
• Counsel clients regarding dealer and franchise relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated litigation and counseling matters
• Develop direct relationships with national clients

This position includes occasional travel to support client matters and team initiatives.

• 2-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Commercial Litigation experience required
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, administrative law, dealership law, franchise law, or distribution law is a plus
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication abilities
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Licensed and in good standing in Texas.Nelson Mullins offers a competitive compensation package. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $195,000 to $205,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic market considerations. Associates are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and may be eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities.

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.