Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Houston, Texas.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience to join a highly regarded Complex Litigation and Financial Services practice. The team represents leading clients across the energy, financial services, technology, and private equity sectors in sophisticated, high-stakes litigation, regulatory matters, and business disputes.

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.

• Handle matters involving financial services, intellectual property, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and mass tort litigation.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive court filings.

• Manage all phases of discovery, including depositions, written discovery, and document review.

• Assist with trial preparation, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients.

• Work directly with sophisticated institutional clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex and multidisciplinary matters.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with the Texas Bar.

• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience at a major law firm.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Experience managing complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.

• Trial experience or a demonstrated interest in trial work is preferred.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong client service orientation with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and sound professional judgment.

• Salary: $235,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Mental health and wellness programs

  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Industry-leading parental leave

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility