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Houston, TX, United States

Corporate/Employment Counsel

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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

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