In-House Litigation Attorney (Engagement)

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced litigator for a part-time remote position focused on handling various commercial matters and managing outside counsel. The role requires trial experience and significant hands-on expertise with discovery, complex motions, and strategies to resolve matters efficiently in terms of pace and cost. An active Texas Bar license is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters in State and Federal Court in Texas
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel
• Implement risk management best practices

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation in Texas State and Federal Courts
• Experience managing outside counsel and risk management
• Background in top-tier law firms and prior in-house litigation experience
• Active license to practice law in Texas

Position Details

• Role Type: Part-time
• Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, with some flexibility as needed
• Location: Remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 or more on a full-time equivalent basis
• Contract pay rates depend on experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market factors, and candidate preferences

Benefits for contract professionals working 20+ hours per week include:

• Complimentary Group Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Access to a qualified 401(k) plan
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipends for attorneys
• Opportunities to work on sophisticated and meaningful engagements with leading in-house legal departments and institutions

Confidentiality

Candidates will not be proposed to clients without prior consent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.