Full-Time In-House Litigation Counsel
confidentialSavannah (GA)
$75,000.00 per year
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confidentialSavannah (GA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$75,000.00 per year
About the role
Position Overview:
A privately held business organization with interests across multiple industries is seeking a qualified, motivated, and experienced Business & Commercial In-House Litigation Attorney to manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of business and commercial litigation matters. The successful candidate will work closely with business ownership, management, and existing legal counsel to develop litigation strategies, protect business interests, and efficiently resolve disputes. This position offers the opportunity to take an active role in litigation management, case strategy, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy across a variety of commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage business and commercial litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution, including trial and appeal when appropriate.
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
- Represent business entities in Georgia state courts and, where admitted, federal courts.
- Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
- Manage discovery, depositions, witness preparation, evidentiary submissions, and dispositive motions.
- Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Evaluate claims, defenses, potential counterclaims, litigation exposure, and settlement opportunities.
- Advise business ownership and management regarding litigation risks, procedural requirements, and practical dispute-resolution strategies.
- Coordinate with existing in-house counsel, outside attorneys, experts, and other professionals as needed.
- Maintain accurate case records, litigation calendars, deadlines, and status reports.
- Handle multiple active matters while exercising sound independent judgment and maintaining professional standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Minimum of 5 years of substantive civil litigation experience, preferably involving business or commercial disputes.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
- Strong knowledge of Georgia civil procedure, rules of evidence, and applicable court practices.
- Experience conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, and handling depositions.
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters and meet court-imposed deadlines.
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and independent legal judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7 or more years of business or commercial litigation experience.
- First-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience.
- Experience in construction disputes, breach-of-contract claims, business torts, collections, and other commercial disputes.
- Experience with arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
- Admission to practice before one or more United States District Courts in Georgia.
- Experience with appellate briefing and practice.
- Prior experience serving as in-house counsel or representing closely held businesses and their owners.
- Familiarity with corporate governance and commercial transactions.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful litigator who can independently evaluate complex disputes, recommend practical legal strategies, and confidently represent business interests in contested proceedings. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic business environment, communicating directly with senior management, and collaborating with other legal professionals. We seek an attorney who combines strong courtroom advocacy with sound business judgment, professionalism, and a practical approach to resolving disputes.
*How to Apply *Interested applicants should submit:
- A current résumé detailing relevant litigation experience.
- A brief cover letter describing their commercial litigation background.
- A writing sample demonstrating substantive motion practice or legal analysis, appropriately redacted to protect confidential information.
- Salary expectations and general availability.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
- Bar (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Savannah, GA 31404
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