Senior Legal Counsel

NextEraHR is supporting the Texas Justice Center in identifying an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with hands-on attorney to lead the firm’s legal operations, manage an active caseload, and provide practical in-house counsel to the Owner and several affiliated businesses.Must be licensed in the State of Texas

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 small-firm practice, trial work, in-house counsel, business contracts, employment law, corporate governance, or 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.