Senior Litigation Attorney – Defense (Health, Premises & Employment)
BigLaw-level compensation with fewer billable hours. Join a growing national law firm handling complex defense litigation with real autonomy, direct client contact, and strong earning potential.
Location: Houston, TX
Work setup: Hybrid (1–2 days in office)
Experience: 7+ years
Salary: $190,000 – $220,000 base ( OTE $285K-$440K)
About the Role
A growing national law firm is expanding its Houston litigation practice and is seeking an experienced defense-side litigation attorney to join the team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters while maintaining a more balanced workload than many large law firms.
You will manage cases from initial pleadings through trial, working closely with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies and deliver strong outcomes.
The role involves litigation matters related to health law, premises liability defense, and employment litigation, representing institutional clients such as healthcare organizations, employers, and businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Represent healthcare providers, employers, and institutional clients in defense litigation
Manage cases through all phases of litigation from pleadings through trial
Draft and argue motions in state and federal courts
Conduct and defend depositions
Manage discovery and litigation strategy
Work closely with partners and clients to develop case strategies
Analyze complex legal and factual issues and present clear recommendations
Prepare for hearings and trials, with opportunities for first-chair trial responsibility
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
7+ years of post-JD litigation experience
Experience in defense-side litigation
Experience in at least two of the following areas
Health law litigation
Premises liability defense
Employment litigation
Experience taking and defending depositions
Familiarity with Texas state and federal court procedures
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Active Texas Bar admission in good standing
Strong communication and analytical skills
What This Role Offers
Highly competitive compensation
Base salary of $190K–$220K, with an uncapped bonus structure. Total compensation can reach $285K–$440K+ depending on billables.
Lower billable requirement
The annual billable target is 1,800 hours, lower than many large law firms.
Hybrid flexibility
Work in the Houston office only 1–2 days per week.
Direct client exposure
Attorneys take ownership of cases and work directly with clients.
Career growth opportunities
Multiple advancement paths including non-equity partnership and Of Counsel tracks.
Sperton Global
This recruitment process is managed by Sperton Global, a Norwegian-owned global recruitment firm, on behalf of our client.
- Locations
- Houston, Texas
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Job location
- Houston, TX
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
