Senior In-House Litigation Counsel

BP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BP is seeking a talented litigation attorney to join its US Litigation & Disputes Legal team. You will lead a broad range of disputes and develop in‑house litigation experience within a global company.

The role emphasizes practical problem‑solving, collaboration across the legal function and business, and meaningful responsibility for case strategy, while supporting business leaders and external counsel in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and an active bar license.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant litigation experience (law firm, in-house, or equivalent).
• Significant experience handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• Experience in U.S. federal and state court litigation and arbitration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial litigation, arbitration, and disputes from start to resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy across pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Advise executives on legal and business risk with clear recommendations.
• Direct outside counsel and experts to achieve efficient results.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and manage budgets and matters.
• Travel as needed (approximately 15–25%).

Skills

Litigation leadership

Legal risk analysis

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor from a US law school

Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

BP is seeking a talented litigation attorney to join its US Litigation & Disputes Legal team. You will lead a broad range of disputes and develop in‑house litigation experience within a global company.

The role emphasizes practical problem‑solving, collaboration across the legal function and business, and meaningful responsibility for case strategy, while supporting business leaders and external counsel in a fast‑paced environment.