Litigation Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Discretionary bonuses

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Student loan repayment

Wellness resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s Business Litigation team in Houston is seeking an accomplished attorney with 8+ years of Texas business litigation experience to join a collaborative platform built around growth and mentorship.

This role offers exposure to banking, real estate, and complex commercial matters, with hands-on mentorship and opportunities to advance your practice. The position is based in Houston with hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 8+ years of extensive experience in Texas state and federal business litigation.
• Demonstrated courtroom presence with a proven track record of trials.
• Strong desire to expand an existing book of business.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with a highly successful Houston and beyond team on a sophisticated, high-value litigation portfolio.
• Handle sophisticated, large-scale disputes from strategy through resolution.
• Take ownership of matters and grow your portable book with mentorship and partnership.

Skills

Litigation Expertise

Trial Experience

Business Development

Education

Texas Bar Licensure

Job description

Ready to take your practice to the next level? Bring 8+ years of experience and a growing portable book to Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s accomplished Business Litigation team, where sophisticated matters, exceptional Partners, and a culture built around collaboration and growth give you the platform to soar, expand your practice, and build the next chapter of your career.

Houston TX,Hybrid

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Excellence, Recognized.
13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up.

90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here.

14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line: Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

What You'll Do-

• Partner directly with a highly successful Houston and beyond teamon a sophisticated, varied litigation practice, serving as a trusted litigatoron a select portfolio of high-value matters rather than managing a high-volume caseload.
• Handle sophisticated, large-scale disputes from strategy through resolution, with exposure to banking and financial institutions, loan workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, major real estate and lease disputes, engineering matters, construction defect, and product liability litigation
• Build on your existing portable book and grow your practice alongside an accomplished team, taking meaningful ownership of matters while benefiting from hands‑on mentorship, collaboration, and Partners who is genuinely invested in developing the next generation of firm leaders.

Qualifications

• Texas Bar Licensure: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Litigation Expertise: Possess 8+ years of extensive experience in both Texas state and federal business litigation.
• Trial Experience: Demonstrated courtroom presence with a proven track record of handling trials as required for this role.
• Business Development: A strong desire to expand an existing book of business, leveraging this position as a strategic platform for professional growth.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Multiple Paths to Earn More

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys can benefit from:

• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve—and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Exceptional Benefits, Growth & Career Support

• Top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options to fit individual and family needs, along with dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Retirement savings and wealth management resources
• Student loan repayment program
• Backup care
• Parential and personal leave with reintegration support
• Wellness and mental health resources
• EAP
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee anniversary program

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace.

Our Peer Recognition Program allows you to be recognized and recognize fellow peers for outstanding work. Flexible career tracks allow you to shape your professional path, while coast‑to‑coast pro‑bon​o opportunities provide the chance to make an impact in communities across the country.

At Hinshaw, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re joining a firm invested in your success, your career, and your life.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.