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Senior Litigator - Energy/Environmental (8+ Years) in Austin

Date Posted: 18 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

An established Austin litigation firm seeks an experienced first-chair litigator, ideally with energy or environmental experience, to join at the partner or senior associate level.

Responsibilities
- Lead complex litigation matters as first chair
- Develop case strategy and manage teams
- Try cases and argue dispositive motions
- Advise clients in energy and environmental disputes
- Contribute to business development

Requirements
- 8+ years of litigation experience with first-chair experience
- Energy or environmental litigation preferred
- Licensed with the State Bar of Texas

Compensation and benefits
- Negotiable compensation, partner or associate level
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
- Employee health benefits at no cost
- Billable requirement: 1,600 hours

Work arrangement
Mostly in office in Austin, with flexible Fridays.

Apply: Submit your resume in confidence, quoting reference ENERLIT-ATX-001.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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