Counsel - Corporate Litigation

Buc-ee's•Pearland, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counsel will assist the Deputy General Counsel Litigation. This position requires a strong background in complex commercial litigation, including courtroom presence, trial participation, and voir dire experience. NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE opportunity only, located in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.

Requirements

The Counsel must be licensed to practice law in Texas or be licensed in another state and be eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required
Significant hands-on litigation experience, including courtroom presence, drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and trials, and conducting or assisting with voir dire is required
5 years of relevant legal experience.
Prior experience with complex commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions is required
Prior experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements is required
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications is required
Proficient skill level with Lexis and Westlaw is required

Nice To Haves

Experience at a large national firm is preferred

Responsibilities

Work on dispute and litigation matters, including investigation, legal research and writing, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery, preparing for and participating in hearings, trials, and appeals
Work on litigation discovery processes, including supervising and implementing legal holds and document collection
Research, prepare guidance, and offer legal counsel on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, data security, consumer rights, employment, operations, and other areas
Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
Research specific legal issues and share results with legal team or business unit
Assist other attorneys in the legal department with a variety of matters
Collaborate with all departments to deliver timely and responsive legal services
Maintain familiarity with current and proposed laws and regulations and case guidance involving all assigned matters
Maintain organized files and track critical deadlines for a variety of matters
Use and increase knowledge of contract legal management, matter management, and other company software platforms
It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation