Litigation Associate — Complex Commercial & FS

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K program

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental leave benefits

Mental health programs

Disability benefits

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Houston seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join the Complex Litigation/Financial Services team.

The role serves clients across Texas and beyond—including banks, energy, technology, and financial services firms—and involves complex commercial litigation, regulatory actions, and mass torts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a generous salary range, bonus potential, and time-off programs designed to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation.
• Strong academic credentials; licensed to practice in Texas.
• Proven commitment to client service and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide workforce strategy & counseling to clients on employment matters.
• Offer senior-level guidance to executives and HR leaders on high-stakes matters.
• Advise on employment-related risks in mergers, acquisitions, and post-closing integration; draft related documents.
• Work with technology and private equity clients to understand business needs and challenges.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Client service

Teamwork

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Houston seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join the Complex Litigation/Financial Services team.

The role serves clients across Texas and beyond—including banks, energy, technology, and financial services firms—and involves complex commercial litigation, regulatory actions, and mass torts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a generous salary range, bonus potential, and time-off programs designed to support work-life balance.