Counsel (Houston)

Junior-Level Attorney

This position will be based on-site at our Houston, Texas corporate headquarters providing legal services primarily to Transwestern's services company, Transwestern Real Estate Services. Transwestern's Legal Team is seeking a junior-level attorney to join our dynamic and growing department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position will play a key role in managing litigation and / or drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad in-house experience including litigation and commercial transaction matters, supporting Transwestern's transformation and growth initiatives nationwide. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The attorney will be expected to independently produce high-quality legal work across a diverse range of legal disciplines, demonstrating versatility and strong analytical skills.

Litigation Role :

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice and counsel to business management and risk team regarding a nationwide litigation docket, including strategic advice on mitigating legal risk and dispute resolution.
• Manage external counsel in developing and implementing effective litigation and dispute management strategies through the entire litigation / dispute life cycle.
• Proactively manage legal costs through careful internal and external resource deployment, budgeting, active project management, and other techniques for assuring cost discipline.

Transactional and Corporate Support Roles :

Position Requirements :

Location : Houston, TX

About Us :

Transwestern's Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone.

Different backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients. Strategic human capital planning combined with development initiatives foster a work environment that celebrates uniqueness and champions the achievements attained through collaboration.

Please note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected : criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you may become a part of the Transwestern story.