Counsel - Corporate Litigation
Buc-ee's · Pearland
Overview
The Counsel will assist the Deputy General Counsel Litigation. This position requires a strong background in premise defense, commercial litigation, including courtroom presence, trial participation, and voir dire experience.
NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE opportunity only, located in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.
25 Days PTO
Medical * Dental * Vision
401k 100% Match up to 6%
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Work on dispute and litigation matters, with a primary focus on premises liability defense, including investigation, legal research and writing, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery, preparing for and participating in hearings, trials, and appeals
- Work on litigation discovery processes, including supervising and implementing legal holds and document collection
- Research, prepare guidance, and offer legal counsel on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, data security, consumer rights, employment, operations, and other areas
- Identify potential legal risks particularly related to premises liability exposure, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
- Research specific legal issues and share results with legal team or business unit
- Assist other attorneys in the legal department with a variety of matters
- Collaborate with all departments to deliver timely and responsive legal services
- Maintain familiarity with current and proposed laws and regulations and case guidance involving all assigned matters
- Maintain organized files and track critical deadlines for a variety of matters
- Use and increase knowledge of contract legal management, matter management, and other company software platforms
- It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
- Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
The position requirements include, but are not limited to:
The Counsel must be licensed to practice law in Texas or be licensed in another state and be eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required
Significant hands-on litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on premises liability defense, including courtroom presence, drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and trials, and conducting or assisting with voir dire is required
5 years of relevant legal experience. Experience at a large national firm is preferred
Prior experience with complex commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions is required
Prior experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements is required
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications is required
Proficient skill level with Lexis and Westlaw is required
Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.
Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer