Litigation Counsel - Employment and Commercial Litigation

HP•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HP is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to lead significant employment-related litigation and complex commercial disputes with material legal, financial, and reputational impact. This is a senior, judgment-driven role with autonomy, designed for a litigator who can independently drive strategy, manage risk, and partner effectively with business and legal stakeholders. This role is based in either Houston / Spring or Vancouver and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring employees to work in the office three days per week. Role Overview This role sits within the Litigation & Government Investigations team and focuses on a blend of employment litigation and complex commercial disputes. The successful candidate will operate as a lead lawyer on assigned matters, responsible for outcomes, strategy, and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or ability to practice in the role’s location through in-house registration
Strong grounding in U.S. employment law, including experience with class, collective, and representative actions
Demonstrated ability to lead complex litigation matters independently
Experience in commercial litigation and, preferably, exposure to government investigations
Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets

Nice To Haves

Experience advising business leaders on litigation risk, settlement posture, and trial exposure
Experience managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, reserves, and related financial reporting
Experience at a top-tier law firm
In-house experience in a litigation management role

Responsibilities

Lead employment litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation, discovery, dispositive motions, and resolution
Own complex employment matters, including class, collective, and representative actions, as well as high-risk individual claims
Lead complex commercial litigation and, as needed, government investigations
Develop and drive litigation strategy, including risk assessment, settlement posture, and scenario planning
Retain and manage outside counsel, including strategy, staffing, and performance oversight
Manage litigation budgets and partner with Finance on reserves and disclosures
Advise business leaders and internal stakeholders on litigation risk, trends, and business impact
Partner cross-functionally with Employment, HR, Compliance, and business teams to manage risk and support decision-making

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave