How much does a Corporate Lawyer make in Houston, TX? The average Corporate Lawyer salary in Houston, TX is $109,172 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $93,787 and $126,475. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Corporate Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $79,780 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $93,787 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $109,172 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $126,475 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary $142,227 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
25% $93,787 10% $79,780 90% $142,227 75% $126,475 $109,172 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Corporate Lawyer ?

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Job Openings for Corporate Lawyer in Houston, TX
Charitable Recruiting - Houston , TX
As a Partner or Sr. Associate level litigation attorney, you will be empowered to provide exceptional defense services to businesses and individuals in ongoing litigation. Our client is a growing mid-size firm with a history and culture of mentorship. What You Are Responsible For: Transportation Laws and Regulations Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Insurance Coverage Issues Dram Shop Cases Driver Misconduct or Non-Compliance Corporate Representative Depositions Risk Management and Compliance Counseling Litigation Defense and Settlement Negotiation What You Bring: First chair experience experience in areas of responsibility Understand the case flow, importance of status reports to clients, and efficiency in work product Experience in tracking billable hours Willingness to support development of others No a$$hole approach to law and life How You Grow: Involvement in professional organizations such as TIDA (Trucking Insurance Defense Association), DRI (Defense Research Institute)
- 1 day ago
Farella Braun + Martel Llp - Houston , TX
The Opportunity: Conflicts Resolution Attorney Conflicts Resolution Attorneys support the delivery of quality legal services to clients through accurate and consistent conflict clearance and resolution. They develop appropriate disclosure and conflict waiver letters or disclosure and waiver language for insertion in engagement letters. They also respond to questions regarding the conflict and waiver process and assist with problem resolution. This position is based in San Francisco but may be a hybrid position or a fully remote position in CA. The Day-to-Day: Reviews conflicts search results for new business and new hires to fully vet and resolve potential hits for conflicts clearance. Interfaces with attorneys and Professional Standard Committee Chair as appropriate. Works with Conflicts Analysts to redirect search as appropriate to obtain enhanced results. Determines the need for disclosures and ethical walls. Develops appropriate disclosure and conflict waiver letters or disclosure
- 1 day ago
Toeppich and Associates - Houston , TX
About us: Toeppich & Associates, PLLC, is a mid-sized law firm with a practice centered around transactional energy legal services pertaining to traditional oil, gas, energy and natural resources and the emerging renewable energy sector. Toeppich & Associates, PLLC, is one of the most recognized firms in the oil and gas industry, with attorneys practicing in all areas of oil and gas law, including title examination, energy transactions, corporate and energy finance, and the pre-litigation work associated with such matters. Our practice covers the full spectrum of oil and gas legal services, from the rendering of title opinions and negotiating acquisitions to handling regulatory matters and executing large corporate transactions. Additionally, the firm's practice has been engaged to provide counsel on numerous emerging renewable energy matters. We serve a diverse national and international clientele, from Fortune 500 companies to E&P start-ups. Founded in 2008, our firm has continually
- 2 days ago
Wilson Elser - Houston , TX
Job Description Job Description Wilson Elser's Houston, TX office currently seeks a Paralegal to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your paralegal career by developing an understanding of the anatomy of defense litigation through hands-on experience in a growing general liability practice group. The Firm Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. The Position Qualifications •Must have a bachelor's degree or a Paralegal Certificate •3+ years litigation paralegal experience in a fast paced environment. •Experience with preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, medical record analysis, discovery, and trial preparation required •Exp
- 2 days ago
Charitable Recruiting - Houston , TX
As a Partner or Sr. Associate level litigation attorney, you will be empowered to provide exceptional defense services to businesses and individuals in ongoing litigation. Our client is a growing mid-size firm with a history and culture of mentorship. What You Are Responsible For: Transportation Laws and Regulations Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Insurance Coverage Issues Dram Shop Cases Driver Misconduct or Non-Compliance Corporate Representative Depositions Risk Management and Compliance Counseling Litigation Defense and Settlement Negotiation What You Bring: First chair experience experience in areas of responsibility Understand the case flow, importance of status reports to clients, and efficiency in work product Experience in tracking billable hours Willingness to support development of others No a$$hole approach to law and life How You Grow: Involvement in professional organizations such as TIDA (Trucking Insurance Defense Association), DRI (Defense Research Institute)
- 3 days ago
Johnson DeLuca Kurisky Gould PC - Houston , TX
Job Description Job Description HIRING EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL WITH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Commercial Litigation Job Requirements Work experience as Paralegal to a group of litigation attorneys including Partner and senior-level lawyers 5+ years experience as a Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary in Commercial Litigation Bachelor's Degree Experience with and ability to E-file in both State and Federal Court Experience with Adobe Pro and MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Ability to work independently Outstanding typing and organization skills Capacity to compose routine correspondence and motions Ability to expedite matters for Partner level attorney Job Responsibilities Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product Perform administrative and clerical work, and facilitate and expedite discovery and court filings Draft and prepare rudimentary documents (pleadings, complaints, motions, subpoenas, general correspondence) P
- 3 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Corporate Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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