Litigation Corporate Counsel

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Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
About this Position
At Texas Mutual, we're on a mission to build a stronger, safer Texas. As the largest workers' compensation provider in Texas, we help injured workers return to a productive life, give businesses the tools to thrive, invest in our communities, and empower our employees to do their best work.
As a Corporate Counsel working on litigation matters, you will work with the VP & Associate General Counsel to represent the company in a variety of civil litigation matters, both in administrative and judicial forums. You will work closely with internal clients to analyze and prepare legal documents and deliver legal advice. You will also work on other general business and regulatory matters.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
In this role, you can expect to:

• Draft and analyze legal documents in a variety of litigation matters, including subrogation, employment, breach of contract, and workers' compensation benefits disputes.
• Represent the company in a variety of litigation matters in all stages in both administrative and judicial forums.
• Negotiate agreements and settlements with third parties.
• Work closely with internal business departments to help solve their issues before litigation.
• Provide advice on legal and business-related issues to management and staff upon request.
• Assist with legal strategy.

It's required that you:

• Have a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law.
• Have 2-5 years of general litigation practice or equivalent education, training, or experience.
• Are licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Have high attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication, advocacy, and organizational skills.
• Are highly collaborative.
• Are knowledgeable of laws and caselaw pertaining to civil litigation matters, such as Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code.

It would be great if you:

• Have first-chair trial and motion practice experience.
• Have experience in workers' compensation, insurance, or employment law.
• Are a passionate individual who will bring enthusiasm and energy to the team.
• Are a versatile self-starter and self-motivator to proactively deliver value to the team and to our business.
• Possess a strategic mindset to think innovatively.

Flex-Hybrid Work Environment:
Texas Mutual's flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by either working remotely or collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.
Our Benefits:

• Flex-hybrid work environment for most positions
• Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
• 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Three weeks' time off for vacation
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
• Generous sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
• Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
• Free identity theft protection
• Free 2nd medical opinion service
• Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
• Employee referral bonus