Litigation Counsel

Litigation Counsel will be responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters related to real estate, property management, leasing and landlord-tenant disputes, consumer protection and personal injury/premises liability, as well as providing day-to-day legal advice to various business units.  Oversee and manage all aspects of litigation, including handling and attempting to resolve threatened litigation, responding to attorney demand letters, supporting and advising various business units to resolve disputes relating to all aspects of property management and real estate asset management, and drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.  Litigation Counsel should have strong judgment, excellent advocacy skills and the ability to balance litigation management with practical business-oriented advice. 

Other responsibilities are expected to include: 

• Manage and oversee a diverse docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including real estate, landlord-tenant, premises liability, consumer and general business disputes. 

• Handle threatened litigation, demand letters, and other disputes, working to achieve efficient, favorable resolutions. 

• Represent the company at mediations, depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings. 

• Review and respond to discovery requests, subpoenas, and draft pleadings and motions as needed. 

• Manage and direct outside counsel, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective representation aligned with business objectives. 

• Prepare employees for depositions, testimony, and court appearances. 

• Investigate and respond to government inquiries, regulatory matters, and enforcement actions. 

• Partner with internal teams (property management, leasing, risk, operations, compliance) to provide day-to-day advice, reduce litigation risk, and support dispute resolution strategies. 

• Collaborate with risk management and insurance teams on claims handling and litigation strategy. 

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on litigation, regulatory, and risk management issues. 

• Coordinate closely with a senior litigation paralegal to manage a high-volume docket and ensure timely case progression. 

• Track, analyze, and report on litigation trends to senior legal and business leadership. 

• Support development and implementation of litigation management policies, including e-discovery, document retention, and standardized case-handling practices. 

Qualifications: 

• J.D. from an accredited law school; current license in good standing to practice law . 

• 5+ years of substantive relevant litigation experience in a law firm, in-house legal department or government agency. 

• Experience in real estate law, real estate property management, landlord-tenant law, leasing disputes, consumer mater and/or personal injury litigation . 

• Trial, arbitration, or significant case management experience a plus. 

Essential skills and qualities include: 

• Team player with strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex matters in a dynamic environment; 

• Excellent case management, negotiation, and advocacy skills; 

• Strong business judgment with the ability to provide practical, risk-balanced advice;  

• Strong communication skills;  

• Collaborative, adaptable and excited to interact with a broad group of internal and external parties; 

• Highly organized; 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; 

• Solutions-oriented strategic thinker; 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities 

• Willingness to travel on occasion, as needed, to support litigation and operations. 

What we offer:   

Amherst is a privately held corporation located in Austin, TX with offices in Downtown Austin and East Austin. 

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match 

• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays 

• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account) 

• Professional career development and reimbursement 

• Daily catered lunches, fully stocked kitchen with snacks/drinks 

Disclaimers: 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required by employee. 

Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.