The Counsel will assist the Deputy General Counsel Litigation. This position requires a strong background in premise defense, commercial litigation, including courtroom presence, trial participation, and voir dire experience.
NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE opportunity only, located in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.
25 Days PTO
Medical * Dental * Vision
401k 100% Match up to 6%
Responsibilities
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
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Work on dispute and litigation matters, with a primary focus on premises liability defense, including investigation, legal research and writing, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery, preparing for and participating in hearings, trials, and appeals
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Work on litigation discovery processes, including supervising and implementing legal holds and document collection
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Research, prepare guidance, and offer legal counsel on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, data security, consumer rights, employment, operations, and other areas
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Identify potential legal risks particularly related to premises liability exposure, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
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Research specific legal issues and share results with legal team or business unit
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Assist other attorneys in the legal department with a variety of matters
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Collaborate with all departments to deliver timely and responsive legal services
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Maintain familiarity with current and proposed laws and regulations and case guidance involving all assigned matters
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Maintain organized files and track critical deadlines for a variety of matters
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Use and increase knowledge of contract legal management, matter management, and other company software platforms
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It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available
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Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
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Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Requirements
The position requirements include, but are not limited to:
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The Counsel must be licensed to practice law in Texas or be licensed in another state and be eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required
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Significant hands-on litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on premises liability defense, including courtroom presence, drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and trials, and conducting or assisting with voir dire is required
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5 years of relevant legal experience. Experience at a large national firm is preferred
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Prior experience with complex commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions is required
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Prior experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements is required
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Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications is required
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Proficient skill level with Lexis and Westlaw is required
Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.