Counsel, Litigation

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…