Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Senior Litigation Attorney (Healthcare + Commercial) - Houston, TX


I’m working directly with leadership at a well-established Texas-based law firm that is continuing to expand its complex litigation and healthcare regulatory practice.


This is an opportunity for a senior-level attorney who wants to own cases end-to-end-not just contribute. The role combines high-stakes commercial litigation with meaningful exposure to healthcare regulatory and administrative proceedings.


Compensation is highly competitive and structured to reward performance and leadership.

What You’ll Do

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  Lead complex litigation matters from inception through trial
  
  
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  Handle motion practice, including dispositive motions and injunctions (TROs/temporary injunctions)
  
  
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  Take and defend depositions (fact and expert)
  
  
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  First-chair or play a significant role in trial and evidentiary hearings
  
  
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  Manage client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor
  
  
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  Participate in administrative and regulatory proceedings (CMS, OSHA, licensing boards, etc.)
  
  
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  Mentor junior attorneys and help drive case strategy
  
  

What We’re Looking For

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  10+ years of litigation experience (commercial litigation preferred)
  
  
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  Strong trial background, including evidentiary hearings and depositions
  
  
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  Experience handling cases independently with minimal oversight
  
  
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  Background in healthcare regulatory or administrative law is strongly preferred (not required)
  
  
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  Familiarity with CMS, Stark, Anti-Kickback, or state regulatory frameworks is a plus
  
  
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  Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
  
  

Why This Role Stands Out

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  True case ownership with visible impact
  
  
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  Mix of litigation and regulatory work (rare combo at this level)
  
  
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  Direct access to firm leadership and high-level client interaction
  
  
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  Consistent pipeline of sophisticated, high-value matters
  
  
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  Platform for long-term growth and potential leadership trajectory
  
  

Compensation & Structure

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  Market-leading base salary (commensurate with experience)
  
  
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  Performance-based bonuses and originations upside
  
  
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  Billable expectation aligned with high-level practice (details available upon request)
  
  

If you’re a senior litigator who wants more control over your cases and a broader platform that includes regulatory exposure, this is worth a conversation.


Contact:
Brian Farley
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