General Counsel

A fast, growing Texas firm is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior General Counsel to lead the firm’s legal operations, manage an active caseload, and provide practical in-house counsel to the Owner and multiple affiliated businesses.

Key Responsibilities

·        Oversee litigation and personal injury matters from case evaluation through resolution or trial.

·        Manage an active caseload and review pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement demands, and other legal documents.

·        Be proactively involved in Receivership proceedings and assignments.

·        Supervise, mentor, and assign work to attorneys and support staff members.

·        Maintain strong case-management procedures, deadlines, client communication, and work quality.

·        Advise the Owner and affiliated businesses on contracts, operations, employment matters, compliance, disputes, and risk management.

·        Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, vendor agreements, releases, and other business documents.

·        Work with outside counsel and other professional advisors when specialized assistance is needed.

Required Qualifications

·        Juris Doctor degree and active Texas law license in good standing.

·        Eight to ten years of legal experience, including strong litigation and personal injury experience.

·        Experience supervising attorneys or legal staff and managing multiple cases and deadlines.

·        Strong legal writing, communication, judgment, confidentiality, and business-focused problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

Solo or firm practice, trial work, in-house counsel, business contracts, employment law, litigation, corporate governance, and immigration law experience is preferred.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and portable business, if applicable. Benefits and incentive opportunities will be discussed during the interview process. The firm is an equal opportunity employer.

Provides comprehensive advisory services to lenders, business owners, investors, and legal professionals navigating complex financial and operational challenges. With roots in distressed asset management dating to the mid-1990s, our team brings hands-on experience to every engagement