Corporate/Employment Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Corporate/Employment Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law and a demonstrated ability to manage complex employment-related matters. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing and organizational skills who can provide high-quality legal counsel to clients and contribute effectively to the firm’s objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with employment laws and regulations, including worker classification, wage and hour issues, immigration matters, and union-related matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and policies.
• Provide guidance on reductions-in-force, WARN Act compliance, and restrictive covenants.
• Conduct due diligence related to employment issues and handle employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Develop and implement employment policies and employee handbooks.
• Represent clients in disputes and negotiations involving employment law matters.
• Stay current on legal developments and ensure that the firm’s practices remain compliant with changes in employment law.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in employment law, specifically within a nationally recognized law firm.
• Proven experience advising on employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour issues, immigration, unions and collective bargaining, and equal opportunity laws.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate employment and separation agreements, and provide guidance on restrictive covenants and WARN Act issues.
• Experience with employment-related due diligence and transaction documents is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials with a strong track record of legal research and writing.
• Superior organizational skills and a client-focused work ethic.
• Membership in good standing with the Texas Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Education

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

Certifications

• Member in good standing of the Texas Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex employment law issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Location

• Houston, 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.