Business Litigation and Transactional Attorney at Orion Placement in San Antonio, Texas, United States

Job description

• Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
• Why This Is a Great Opportunity
• Join a collaborative business law practice where attorneys serve as trusted advisors, not just litigators.
• Enjoy a true work-life balance with a 6 billable hour per day expectation (approximately 1,380 annually).
• Handle a diverse mix of litigation, transactions, and outside general counsel work for business clients.
• Earn performance-based bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary.
• Clear career advancement with defined paths to Senior Lawyer, Senior Counsel, and Partner.
• Work alongside an experienced, team-oriented group that values collaboration over hierarchy.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping businesses solve problems, minimize risk, and grow.
• Location: On-site in San Antonio, TX, with the opportunity to work closely alongside an experienced, collaborative legal team.
• Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 4+ years of business/commercial litigation experience. Candidates from in-house legal departments or primarily solo practices will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Represent business clients in litigation matters from initial pleadings through resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other business transaction documents.
• Advise business owners on entity formation, governance, licensing, and operational legal matters.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, negotiations, and commercial conflicts.
• Appear in court, conduct hearings, negotiate settlements, and manage cases through completion.
• Build trusted client relationships while providing strategic legal guidance.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding case strategy and progress.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional client service.
• Maintain organized case files and timely documentation.
• Participate in prospective client consultations and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Active Texas Bar license.
• 4+ years of business/commercial litigation experience.
• Experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Business transactional and contract drafting experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Law firm experience required.
• No in-house or solo practitioner background.

Skills

Required

• Active Texas Bar license
• Law firm experience

Benefits

• Reduced billable expectations that support work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and long-term career growth.
• JPC-1419
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance