Employment Attorney (Texas)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Attorney to provide legal counsel on labor and employment matters. The role involves handling litigation, advising clients on employment-related issues, drafting agreements, and supporting corporate transactions. This position offers a hybrid work environment in Dallas, TX, and Austin, TX, with a combination of in-office and remote flexibility.

Duties

• Manage litigation related to employment law, including class actions and individual lawsuits.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.

• Advise clients on labor and employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination, retaliation, and employee classification.

• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, severance packages, and other contractual documents.

• Counsel clients on workplace policies, employee training, compensation structures, and compliance with state and federal employment regulations.

• Handle employment-related due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

• Represent clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

• Provide guidance on issues related to restrictive covenants, employee mobility, and workplace accommodations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and employment law.

• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, anti-discrimination statutes, and compliance obligations.

• Experience defending class and collective actions.

• Ability to provide strategic day-to-day legal counsel to clients.

• Familiarity with employment aspects of corporate transactions.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Legal research and writing proficiency.

• Strong negotiation and contract drafting abilities.

• Analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving.

• Effective client communication and advisory skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively.

• Business acumen related to employment law and corporate transactions.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with a mix of in-office and remote flexibility.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment attorney looking to advance their career in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for employment law, we encourage you to apply.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.