Latitude is seeking an experienced litigator for a part-time remote position, handling various commercial matters and managing outside counsel for the company. Trial experience is desired, as well as significant hands-on experience with discovery, complex motions, and strategies to resolve matters at an efficient pace and cost basis. Texas Bar required.
Basic Requirements for the In-House Litigation Counsel:
• 5 or more years handling complex commercial litigation matters in State and Federal Court in the state of Texas
• Experience coordinating and managing outside counsel and other risk management best practices
• Top-tier firm and prior in-house litigation experience needed
• Active license to practice law in the state of Texas
Position Details of the In-House Litigation Counsel:
• Type of Role:
• Schedule: approximately 20 hours per week, some as needed
• Location: Remote
Compensation:
Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).
Benefits:
Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401(k) plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
Benefits
Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals (working 20+ hours/week) receive:
• Complimentary Group Life, LTD, and AD&D
• Access to a qualified 401(k) plan
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend (for attorneys)
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, meaningful engagements with leading in-house legal departments and institutions
Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups-and from Global 50 law firms to boutiques-clients turn to us for top-tier counsel and legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law lawyers for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company.
Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding lawyers seeking flexible contract roles or secondments choose Latitude for competitive compensation, sophisticated work, excellent clients, and a refreshing blend of autonomy and professional support. Because our leadership and recruiters are former practicing lawyers, we excel at matching candidates with fulfilling opportunities aligned to their strengths.
Our specialty is placing peer-level contract counsel-professionals with the skills and judgment expected of permanent in-house or law firm team members-who can seamlessly "hit the ground running," whether on-site or remotely.
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