Litigation Counsel - Commercial & Employment

Western Midstream; Town Center (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Western Midstream seeks a Counsel, Litigation to provide comprehensive legal support across the company’s litigation matters, including commercial, tort, and employment issues. The attorney will manage disputes, coordinate with outside counsel, and advise HR and leadership to mitigate risk in a fast-paced energy midstream environment.

The role requires hands-on, strategic thinking and the ability to work with personnel at all levels.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 4+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience in complex commercial and tort litigation; employment experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: oversee commercial, contract, personal injury, property damage, and employment-related litigation.
• Develop litigation strategy with stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Direct and manage outside counsel through discovery, motions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Evaluate claims, defenses, settlements, and litigation risk; manage budgets.
• Lead factual investigations related to litigation and employment matters; oversee e-discovery and legal holds.
• Advise HR and management on discipline, performance, wage-hour compliance, policies, and employee relations.
• Assist with responses to subpoenas and regulatory requests.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify and mitigate legal risks and disputes.

Skills

Litigation management

Commercial litigation

Contract interpretation

Outside counsel management

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Employment law

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Western Midstream seeks a Counsel, Litigation to provide comprehensive legal support across the company’s litigation matters, including commercial, tort, and employment issues. The attorney will manage disputes, coordinate with outside counsel, and advise HR and leadership to mitigate risk in a fast-paced energy midstream environment.

The role requires hands-on, strategic thinking and the ability to work with personnel at all levels.