Litigation Attorney (Partner)
About The Position
Oliva Gibbs is seeking an experienced oil and gas litigation attorney to join its Houston office as a Partner. This role is part of the firm’s continued investment in expanding its energy and oil & gas litigation practice. The opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator (senior associate, of counsel, and/or partner) with a strong market presence, a portable book of business in the energy sector, and a collaborative, team-based approach to practice growth. Houston is a key growth market for the firm, and Oliva Gibbs is intentionally expanding its litigation capabilities to meet the evolving needs of energy clients across the upstream and energy-adjacent sectors. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in strengthening and growing the firm’s energy-focused litigation practice and will bring established client relationships, recognized subject-matter expertise, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing attorneys and clients. This is a unique opportunity to help lead and grow a litigation practice in a law firm with an excellent reputation and strong marketing presence in the upstream oil and gas space. The role requires strong litigation skills, a drive to build and expand their network, and a desire to grow and build a book of business.
Requirements
- Partner-level litigation experience with a focus on energy and oil & gas matters
- Demonstrated success handling complex commercial and industry-specific disputes
- Strong professional network in the Houston and Texas energy markets
- Portable book of business consistent with a lateral partner role
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with leadership and mentoring capability
Responsibilities
- Help lead and grow an energy and oil & gas litigation practice in Houston
- Manage and originate complex disputes involving energy companies and industry stakeholders
- Leverage a portable book of business while expanding services within the firm’s existing client base
- Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert for energy and oil & gas clients
- Collaborate closely with other partners and attorneys to deliver integrated legal solutions
- Participate in business development efforts supported by the firm’s marketing and BD team
- Contribute to the firm’s visibility and reputation in the Houston energy market
Benefits
- healthcare (health, dental, vision and more)
- additional insurance options
- flex holidays
- 401K match program
- Team-based bonus system
- hybrid/remote work environment
- progressive PTO policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
