enior In-House Litigation Attorney
We are a growing Texas real estate investment company seeking an experienced Texas-licensed attorney (10+ years) to serve as in-house counsel. The attorney will represent the company and its affiliated entities in a broad range of litigation, transactional, and real estate matters.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate should have significant experience in several of the following areas:
- Real estate litigation
- Commercial and residential real estate transactions
- Ad valorem property tax protests and litigation
- Eminent domain and condemnation
- Easement, title, and boundary disputes
- Municipal and land use matters
- Contract drafting and litigation
- Civil litigation in Texas state courts
- Appeals
- Federal court litigation (admission preferred)
- Evictions and Justice Court matters
The attorney will:
- Manage cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal.
- Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and legal opinions.
- Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials throughout Texas as needed.
- Manage outside counsel when appropriate.
- Advise company leadership on legal strategy, transactions, and risk management.
- Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and management of the company's real estate portfolio.
- Handle a diverse range of legal matters involving commercial and residential real estate investments.
Qualifications
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong litigation, negotiation, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Federal court admission is preferred but not required.
Compensation
We offer a competitive base salary plus a substantial performance-based bonus. Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall value brought to the company.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from experienced attorneys, including those transitioning from private practice, former firm partners, former government attorneys, or attorneys seeking a flexible in-house position. Full-time, part-time, or flexible arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
This position may be an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to continue practicing law while working closely with a real estate investment company on sophisticated legal matters without the traditional law firm billable-hour environment.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- What litigation do you practice?
- How many years of experience do you have?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
