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Senior Attorney - Commercial Litigation - Dallas, Texas - $200k

we are legal revolutionDallas, TXSenior L5

$135,000 to $200,000

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NEW IN - Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney | Business and Construction Disputes | Dallas, Texas Remote | 1500 to 1850 billables A confidential Dallas-based boutique litigation practice is seeking a senior-level commercial litigator to step into a hands-on role handling sophisticated business disputes, with meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to lead matters and mentor junior team members. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT 100% litigation role focused on business and commercial disputes, with a meaningful portion of matters involving construction litigation. Leadership opportunity: serve as a key attorney on matters and help develop junior attorneys and support staff. Billable expectations are set at 1500 to 1850 hours. Bonus structure includes origination and performance-based components (as described below).
THE ROLE: Manage a docket of commercial litigation matters, including partnership and shareholder disputes, fraud claims, and breach of fiduciary duty allegations. Drive strategy and execution across the litigation lifecycle: pleadings, written discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. Work directly with business clients and provide practical risk and dispute-resolution guidance. Coordinate and lead a small case team (junior attorneys and paralegals), including oversight of work product and deadlines. LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Location
Schedule: Fully Remote.
Compensation: $135,000 to $200,000 base salary (depending on experience).
REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Approximately 7+ years of business and commercial litigation experience; candidates with 5+ years may be considered if they have meaningful trial experience. Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial disputes, including partnership and shareholder disputes, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Trial capability and comfort with substantive motion practice and depositions. Ability to manage matters with limited oversight and supervise junior attorneys and/or paralegals. Commitment to the Dallas, Texas market and a stable, long-term-oriented career trajectory.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND: Some prior in-house exposure (helpful, but not required).
Business development interest and/or ability to originate work (helpful, but not required).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Billable hours: 1500 to 1850.
Bonus structure: includes a 10% origination bonus, and the firm describes a model where attorneys may receive a discretionary bonus tied to performance and billings above the billable requirement (subject to firm performance).
Benefits include: 401(k), paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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