About the Role
In-House Counsel - Litigation
Houston, TX
Our client is a respected engineering business looking for a commercially savvy In-House Counsel to take the wheel on litigation management. This is a role for someone who thrives on strategy - you won't be in the courtroom yourself, but you'll own every case that gets there. Working closely with senior leadership and external counsel, you'll be the internal expert who keeps disputes moving efficiently, costs controlled, and risk well managed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full litigation portfolio across construction disputes, contract claims, subcontractor conflicts, and general commercial matters.
• Select, instruct, and supervise outside counsel - holding them to strategy, budget, and outcome.
• Drive early case assessment, settlement strategy, and dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration (AAA, DRBF), and negotiation.
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