Corporate/Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a highly skilled Corporate/Employment Associate Attorney with a focus on employment and labor matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm, specializing in various aspects of employment law. This role requires a dedicated professional with excellent academic credentials, strong writing abilities, and a client-focused approach.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour issues, immigration matters, union and collective bargaining, employment policies and handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Draft and review employment agreements, including terms and conditions of employment.
• Draft separation agreements and provide counsel on reductions-in-force and WARN Act issues.
• Prepare and advise on restrictive covenants to ensure enforceability and compliance.
• Conduct employment-related due diligence and handle employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address complex employment issues and provide strategic legal solutions.
• Stay updated on changes in employment law and implement best practices to maintain compliance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Proven experience in advising clients on employment-related compliance and drafting various employment-related agreements.
• Members in good standing of the Texas Bar.
• Exceptional academic credentials with a strong legal writing background.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated client-focused work ethic and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

Education:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas (TX Bar).

Skills:

• Expertise in employment and labor law matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Location: Dallas, TX

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.