Mid- to Senior-level Business Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced mid- to senior-level Business Litigation Attorney to join its award-winning construction and engineering disputes practice. This role involves handling complex litigation and arbitration cases, primarily in construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will bring substantial commercial litigation experience and demonstrate leadership in managing fast-paced, high-stakes cases.

Location:

• Houston, TX

Duties:

• Lead litigation and arbitration teams for high-stakes construction and engineering disputes
• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation, focusing on construction, infrastructure, and energy matters
• Develop and execute effective case strategies to meet client goals
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and manage case documentation
• Deliver outstanding oral and written advocacy in court and arbitration proceedings
• Coordinate and maintain clear communication with clients and legal teams

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably with exposure to international arbitration
• Expertise in construction, infrastructure, or energy disputes
• Proven leadership experience in directing litigation strategy and managing legal teams
• Active local bar admission in the state of the selected office
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Exceptional academic background
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality client service
• Ability to manage complex cases efficiently and collaboratively

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package available upon application
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading global litigation practice

Here is an outstanding firm which is a strong player in the national market. It earns high marks for the congenial atmosphere of the firm. Like many national law firms which have entered into the Texas legal market as of late, this firm has experienced a good deal of success here. Associates working at the firm universally praise the firm's superior training programs. The firm appears to be very selective in terms of grades and hiring for the most part is done from Top 15 law schools. Associates at this firm seem to have a universal belief that there is very good interaction between partners and associates. For example, associates claim that they very often have lunch with partners. Overall, associates in this full service firm seem to believe that the work is interesting and challenging.