Description:
Are you an accomplished legal professional passionate about navigating complex commercial disputes? Our client seeks an exceptional Commercial Litigation Partner to lead their dynamic team in Houston. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape their litigation practice while providing strategic, commercial, and timely advice critical to their clients' success.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Lead the commercial litigation department, offering strategic direction and mentorship to junior attorneys.
- Client Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, providing comprehensive counsel in navigating commercial disputes.
- Litigation Strategy: Develop and execute effective strategies for various disputes, offering pre-contract risk management, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and representation in hearings, motions, trials, and appeals globally.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage risks impacting their clients' operational strength and financial well-being, providing counsel on reputation management, media, regulatory and governmental implications.
- Business Development: Drive growth by identifying new opportunities and expanding our client base through networking and relationship-building activities.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
- Experience in commercial litigation, demonstrating a successful track record in managing disputes across diverse industries.
- Strong leadership skills with a history of effectively managing a legal team and client relationships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy abilities.
- Proven aptitude in risk management and business development within a legal context.