Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel | Multi-State Practice

Leoforce; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney with robust experience handling business disputes from pleadings to trial. The role requires strong research, writing, and client counseling skills, and the ability to manage a full caseload within a lean team.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD, be admitted in Texas or Colorado (dual admission a strong plus), and bring 3–7 years of litigation experience focused on commercial matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active good standing with the bar in Texas or Colorado (admission in both is a strong plus).
• Three to seven years of litigation experience with a meaningful concentration in commercial or business disputes.
• Experience managing cases from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and trial/arbitration.
• Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Comfort handling a full caseload independently while collaborating with a small team.
• Excellent client communication and the judgment to counsel business owners on risk, cost, and strategy.
• Familiarity with contract, fraud, fiduciary duty, or employment claims is preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage disputes, landlord and tenant matters, or transactional support is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in contributing to firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from pleadings through discovery, motions, and trial or arbitration.
• Argue motions and conduct depositions as part of a lean team.
• Coordinate with associates and clients to develop strategy and timelines.
• Provide clear legal analysis and persuasive writing for complex disputes.
• Counsel business owners on risk, cost, and strategic options.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial litigation

Senior level

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission TX/CO

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney with robust experience handling business disputes from pleadings to trial. The role requires strong research, writing, and client counseling skills, and the ability to manage a full caseload within a lean team.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD, be admitted in Texas or Colorado (dual admission a strong plus), and bring 3–7 years of litigation experience focused on commercial matters.