Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney

Position :  Senior Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney

Location :   Houston, TX (In-Office)

Compensation :   $250,000+ base (DOE) + Bonus

Billable Requirement :   173 hours / month (~2,076 / year)

Experience Required :   10+ years

About the Opportunity : A respected Houston-based law firm is seeking a Senior Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney with 10+ years of experience to join its high-level litigation team. This is a full-time, in-office role for a litigator ready to take ownership of complex matters, collaborate with elite peers, and grow within a dynamic and well-supported legal environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Handle a wide variety of business and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution

Direct all phases of litigation, including strategy, discovery, motions, hearings, and trial prep

Advocate in court for corporate and business clients in high-stakes disputes

Provide strategic counsel in matters involving contracts, shareholder disputes, business torts, etc.

Mentor junior attorneys and coordinate with support staff to efficiently manage caseloads

Maintain a monthly billable expectation of 173 hours

Preferred (Not Required) Experience :

Trial experience – first or second chair

TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) and TI (Temporary Injunction) litigation

Emergency relief and injunction strategy and execution

Required Qualifications :

10+ years of relevant business / commercial litigation experience

Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar

Excellent writing, research, and litigation strategy skills

Self-starter with the ability to independently manage complex caseloads

Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presence

What’s Offered :

Base salary starting at $250K+ , depending on experience

Bonus potential based on performance and contribution

Achievable billable hours with strong infrastructure and support

Collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture

In-office role offering high-level mentorship and team engagement

Full benefits package

Confidential inquiries welcome. For more information or to apply, submit here or directly to cassie.ehmann@gogpac.com or 605-401-6329

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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