In House Litigation Counsel

GPM Investments, LLC

6h•Remote

About The Position

GPM Investments, LLC is seeking its first in-house litigator to establish and manage the company's litigation function. This role involves joining an eight-attorney legal team and overseeing a diverse range of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including active case handling, outside counsel management, discovery, subpoena compliance, and debt collection across GPM's wholesale fuel distribution, retail, and commercial real estate operations. The position offers autonomy and cross-functional exposure within a growing, operationally driven company. The specific title (Litigation Counsel or Senior Litigation Counsel) will be determined by the candidate's experience. This role reports to the General Counsel or a Deputy General Counsel. The position is remote-eligible with a hybrid option available for candidates near GPM’s Richmond, VA or Dallas, TX offices.

Requirements

Solid analytical/logical mindset and attention to detail
Strong written/verbal communication skills (clear, concise, and confident), along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters
Self-motivated and able to prioritize under tight time constraints
Ability to work both autonomously and in a team setting
Comfort working cross-functionally with non-legal teams such as Operations, HR, Payroll, and Real Estate Management
Experience handling both plaintiff-side and defense-side litigation
Juris Doctorate
Active bar membership in good standing (admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions preferred: Virginia or Texas)
2–5 years of litigation experience
Familiarity with federal and state rules of civil procedure, e-discovery principles, and subpoena compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Litigate matters on behalf of the company (as either plaintiff or defendant) in jurisdictions where licensed or admitted pro hac vice, in conjunction with local counsel
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on active litigation matters, including reviewing invoices, monitoring case strategy, and tracking deadlines
Serve as the primary legal point of contact for internal business teams on litigation-related inquiries
Conduct pre-litigation demand responses, early case assessments, and settlement evaluations
Support regulatory inquiries and government investigations as needed
Review, respond to, and track third-party subpoenas (civil, criminal, and administrative), coordinating with internal departments to collect responsive documents and information
Manage litigation holds, document preservation, and discovery responses in pending and threatened litigation
Involvement in the company's garnishment process, including wage garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders, in conjunction with the Associate General Counsel, and in coordination with Payroll and Human Resources
Draft and review correspondence, declarations, and other litigation and pre-litigation-related documents, including demand letters and notices of default
Maintain and update the litigation and claims tracker, providing regular status reports to senior leadership
Review and improve standard form agreements (including landlord/tenant agreements) based on insights from litigation trends and historical claims
Identify process improvements to increase efficiency in subpoena response, discovery workflows, and garnishment handling