Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

Gibson Herod Law

$160K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of primary, lead-chair commercial litigation experience
  • Proven history of crucial depositions, dispositive motions, and trial advocacy
  • Active Texas Bar license in good standing
  • Exceptional legal drafting skills
  • Sharp strategic judgment with a focus on meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Oversee commercial litigation cases end-to-end with total ownership
  • Draft complex pleadings and dispositive motions independently
  • Lead high-stakes depositions, mediations, and trials
  • Drive proactive client communication
  • Engage in assertive negotiations with opposing counsel

Benefits

  • Performance-based compensation model
  • Emphasis on ownership and autonomy in case management
  • Opportunity to manage high-stakes litigation cases
  • Direct involvement in client negotiations and dispute resolution
  • Access to a collaborative legal team environment
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigator (10-15 years of experience) to manage high-stakes disputes, breach of contract, construction, DTPA, and fraud cases. This role is designed for a self-starter who thrives on execution and wants their compensation directly tied to their performance.

Responsibilities
• Oversee commercial litigation cases end-to-end with total ownership.
• Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, and brief appellate matters independently.
• Lead high-stakes depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Drive proactive client communication and assertive negotiations with opposing counsel.

Qualifications
Experience: 10 to 15 years of primary, lead-chair commercial litigation experience.
Track Record: Proven history of taking and defending crucial depositions, arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases to verdict.
Texas Bar: Active, in good standing license to practice law in Texas.
Standards: Exceptional legal drafting, sharp strategic judgment, and zero tolerance for missed deadlines or unvetted work product.

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