Counsel, Commercial Litigation

BP

Hybrid
Juris doctor from accredited us law school
Active license to practice in at least one us jurisdiction
Minimum 7+ years of relevant litigation experience
BP is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney to join its US Litigation & Disputes Legal team, tasked with managing significant disputes and advising business leaders in a dynamic in-house legal environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial litigation and a strategic mindset, capable of navigating high-stakes legal matters

Job Summary

  • This role offers direct engagement with business leaders, top tier external law firms, expert witnesses, and sophisticated disputes spanning litigation, arbitration, regulatory matters, and crisis-sensitive issues.
  • You will be part of an elite legal team trusted to protect the company's interests, reputation, and assets across a broad portfolio of consequential matters.
  • BP supports its people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment with benefits including flexible working options, generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

BP is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney to join its US Litigation & Disputes Legal team, tasked with managing significant disputes and advising business leaders in a dynamic in-house legal environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial litigation and a strategic mindset, capable of navigating high-stakes legal matters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctor from accredited US law school
  • Active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
  • Minimum 7+ years of relevant litigation experience
  • Experience handling complex commercial litigation matters
  • Strong experience in US federal and state court litigation
  • Experience managing multiple high-stakes matters simultaneously

Nice-to-have

  • Exposure to bankruptcy proceedings
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Strategic and practical decision-making skills
  • Excellent written advocacy and oral communication
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree required
  • Active US bar license required
  • 7+ years litigation experience required
  • Federal and state court experience preferred
  • Bankruptcy exposure helpful

Work Rights

Must have active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction

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