Senior Counsel

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Bonus

401K 4% Match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Counsel focused on complex, high-exposure litigation. You will handle matters from early strategy through resolution, partnering with leadership on case development, motion practice, and trial preparation.

This role offers substantial responsibility and mentoring opportunities in a nationally respected practice. We value litigation excellence, rigorous analysis, and the ability to drive strategy in high-stakes matters across industries.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong background in complex civil litigation (defense preferred).
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage high-level work product.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Trial experience or meaningful trial preparation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare cases for trial, including strategy and witness development.
• Work closely with clients on high-level legal issues.
• Mentor junior attorneys where appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Case strategy

Deposition

Trial preparation

Mentorship

Job description

Job details:

Senior Counsel: Commercial lit, Legal Malpractice, Fiduciary Litigation, Excellent Bonus, 401K 4% Match, Defense Litigation

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy

Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a nationally respected litigation firm known for handling high-stakes, complex matters across a wide range of industries. Our attorneys are trusted by sophisticated clients to navigate nuanced legal issues, high-exposure claims, and bet-the-company disputes.

This is an opportunity to work directly with a top-tier, nationally recognized trial attorney on matters that go far beyond standard defense work.

If you are looking to elevate your practice, sharpen your litigation skills, and work on cases that actually challenge you, this is that role.

Why join us?

• Work directly with a highly respected, nationally recognized trial lawyer
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value litigation across multiple practice areas
• Real responsibility and influence on case strategy
• Strong compensation up to $200K base + bonus
• Clear path to long-term growth and leadership
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with serious mentorship

Job Details

This is a Senior Counsel position focused on complex, high-exposure litigation.

You will handle matters from early strategy through resolution, working closely with leadership on case development, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Practice exposure includes:

• Complex commercial litigation
• Fiduciary litigation
• Professional malpractice
• Real estate disputes
• Construction defect
• Insurance defense and coverage
• Employment litigation
• General tort litigation

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage sophisticated litigation matters
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare cases for trial, including strategy and witness development
• Work closely with clients on high-level legal issues
• Mentor junior attorneys where appropriate

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years of litigation experience
• Strong background in complex civil litigation (defense preferred)
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage high-level work product
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Trial experience or meaningful trial preparation experience is a plus

This is not a volume-based practice. This is a role for attorneys who want to do sophisticated, meaningful litigation and continue developing at a high level.

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