Job Summary:

The Counsel, Litigation position provides legal support across the Company's litigation matters, including commercial, tort, and employment controversies. This attorney will manage disputes and investigations, work with outside counsel, advise Human Resources and business leaders, and help mitigate legal risk through practical counseling and proactive initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, proactive lawyer who can think strategically while also managing day-to-day legal work. The attorney must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced business environment and partnering with all levels of personnel across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management Manage commercial, contract, personal injury, property damage, and employment-related litigation
• Develop litigation strategy in partnership with business stakeholders and outside counsel
• Direct and manage outside counsel to ensure effective and efficient representation across discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Evaluate claims, defenses, settlement opportunities, and litigation risk
• Manage litigation budgets and outside counsel expenditures Discovery and Case Factfinding Lead factual investigations relating to litigation, employment matters, and government inquiries
• Manage fact finding through witness interviews and document preservation, collection, and review, including managing legal holds and e-discovery processes

Assist with responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and regulatory requests Employment & Human Resources Support Advise HR and management regarding employee discipline and performance management; wage-and-hour compliance; leave and accommodation issues; workplace policies and employee relations matters; workforce reorganizations

Review and advise on employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and related employment documents

Assist in developing and maintaining employment policies, handbooks, and workplace procedures

Manage employment litigation and administrative proceedings, including matters before the EEOC and state agencies Business Support Collaborate with business teams to identify and mitigate legal risks

Assist in resolving disputes before formal litigation arises

Support contract interpretation, enforcement, and dispute-resolution efforts Financial & Strategic Responsibilities Identify recurring litigation and employment risks and recommend preventative measures

Develop and implement best practices for dispute management, investigations, and employment compliance

Monitor emerging legal developments affecting the energy and midstream industries

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Texas

4+ years of relevant litigation experience

Meaningful experience in complex commercial litigation and tort litigation including active speaking roles in proceedings such as hearings and depositions. Labor and employment experience preferred but not required

Experience with handling multiple matters simultaneously

Strong legal writing, analytical, investigative, and advocacy skills

Key Competencies:

Intellectual curiosity and ownership mentality, comfortable with accountability and taking initiative to address matters even if not squarely within immediate area of responsibility

Ability to analyze issues, make decisions, and provide deliverables amid imperfect information. Sound judgment and analytical thinking, including the ability to "see around corners" and anticipate consequences, even in unfamiliar areas of law and business operations

Comfort with deadlines and complexity, with attention to detail

Ability to work independently without waiting for direction, with ability to manage competing priorities

Strong interpersonal and client-service skills

Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Collaborative, team-oriented approach

Willingness to perform both strategic and hands-on legal work

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements:

Travel will be required up to 10%.

Work Schedule:

This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.