Senior Counsel – High-Impact Commercial Litigation

Jobot

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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.

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