Commercial Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of commercial litigation and business dispute matters.
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Handle disputes involving contracts, business relationships, partnership and shareholder matters, business torts, and other commercial issues.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Evaluate claims, defenses, damages, and litigation risks to advise clients on potential outcomes and resolution strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, legal strategy, and settlement opportunities.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue alternative dispute resolution when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and client expectations while maintaining high standards of legal work and client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas Bar and good standing.
• Experience handling commercial litigation, business disputes, or complex civil litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters and developing case strategy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with business clients.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, business torts, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, or fiduciary duty claims.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing cases for trial.
• Experience representing businesses, executives, owners, or other commercial clients.
• Strong motion-writing skills and the ability to independently manage cases.
• A practical, business-oriented approach to litigation and dispute resolution.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $150k-250k Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.