Senior Counsel, Litigation
WM · Houston, Texas, US
I. Job Summary The Senior Legal Counsel plays a pivotal role in managing litigation and complex legal matters across multiple practice areas.
Job description
I. Job Summary The Senior Legal Counsel plays a pivotal role in managing litigation and complex legal matters across multiple practice areas. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role leverages advanced legal strategies and deep subject matter expertise to advise the company on its rights, obligations, and risk exposure—particularly in litigation. The position demands direct involvement in litigation strategy, case management, and resolution, as well as negotiating and drafting critical legal documents. Strong litigation acumen, combined with the ability to build trusted relationships across business units, will be essential to success. This position reports directly to the vice President, General Counsel- Litigation, and is based in Houston, TX. II. Essential Skills, Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the skills and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities set forth below. Other minor duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Lead litigation strategy across jurisdictions with proactive approach torisk mitigation and dispute resolution. Prepares, reviews and, negotiates legal documents on the C...