Senior Counsel - Real Estate & Construction

Larson Maddox; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a publicly traded real estate and construction-focused organization seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team. You will partner with senior leadership on litigation management, commercial contracting, risk mitigation, and day-to-day legal matters affecting operations.

The role offers exposure to dispute resolution, contract negotiations, and strategic business counseling across construction, real estate, and procurement functions, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• 3–6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience managing matters through all stages of litigation.
• Strong background drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of risk allocation provisions, indemnity clauses, and liability limitations.
• Experience supervising or coordinating with outside counsel.
• Construction/real estate development or related litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of litigation and dispute matters, including oversight of outside counsel and case strategy.
• Investigate disputes and provide recommendations on risk exposure and resolution strategies.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, and liability limitations.
• Serve as a legal advisor to operational teams on day-to-day matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Develop and enhance contract templates, forms, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor legal developments impacting construction, real estate, and operations.
• Support executive leadership on risk management initiatives and strategic matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Contract drafting

Risk management

Outside counsel coordination

Legal advising

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar license

Job description

Larson Maddox represents a publicly traded real estate and construction-focused organization seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team. You will partner with senior leadership on litigation management, commercial contracting, risk mitigation, and day-to-day legal matters affecting operations.

The role offers exposure to dispute resolution, contract negotiations, and strategic business counseling across construction, real estate, and procurement functions, with opportunities to influence