Labor & Employment Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

We encourage and ?value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a ?workplace that ?respects and appreciates the unique backgrounds, experiences and ?perspectives of our employees, clients and communities.



Job Title: Labor & Employment Attorney

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications

Experience: 2+ years of experience in employment law

Department: Labor & Employment Group

Firm: Locke Lord

Position Type: Lateral Associate

Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law

H1: Join the Labor & Employment Group at Locke Lord in Houston

H2: Exciting Opportunity for a Labor & Employment Attorney

Bold Headline: Locke Lord Seeks Experienced Labor & Employment Attorney in Houston

The Locke Lord law firm is actively seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join their Houston office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with 2 or more years of experience in employment law, who is admitted to the bar in Texas or preparing to obtain such admission in 2024. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and a strong background in employment law, with a focus on counseling, transactional drafting, and litigation matters.

As a member of the Labor & Employment Group, the Attorney will have the opportunity to work on a variety of employment-related issues, including hiring and separation, wage and hour, EEO, non-compete and trade secrets, employment policies and agreements, due diligence for corporate transactions, and more. This position offers meaningful responsibility and the chance to work on both single plaintiff and collective/class action cases, providing a well-rounded experience in the field of employment law.

The successful candidate will have a strong research and writing background, as well as excellent public speaking skills. They should also have experience and responsibility in a broad base of employment issues. This position can be structured as either an Associate or Senior Counsel and is open to a reduced hours arrangement.

At Locke Lord, diversity and inclusion are highly valued and are ingrained in the firm's core values and strategic plan. The firm understands that fostering an inclusive environment leads to better decision-making and outcomes for clients, as well as a successful and thriving workplace for employees. Therefore, Locke Lord is an equal opportunity employer and encourages and values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the firm.

In order to apply for this position, candidates must apply directly through the Locke Lord website. The firm is not accepting candidates from search firms at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide employment-related counseling and transactional drafting
- Handle litigation matters, including single plaintiff and collective/class actions
- Advise on issues such as hiring and separation, wage and hour, EEO, non-compete and trade secrets, employment policies and agreements, and more
- Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions
- Address employee accommodation and leave issues
- Conduct investigations into employment law matters
- Advise on public accommodation access for persons with disabilities
- Assist with OSHA compliance
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Admitted to the bar in Texas or preparing to obtain such admission in 2024
- 2+ years of experience in employment law
- Excellent academic credentials
- Focus on employment law throughout career
- Strong research and writing skills
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Experience and responsibility in a broad base of employment issues

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and more
- Opportunity for reduced hours arrangement
- Structured as either an Associate or Senior Counsel position

Join the Locke Lord team in Houston as a Labor & Employment Attorney and take the next step in your legal career. This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of employment law matters and be a part of a firm that values diversity and inclusion. Apply now and become a part of the Locke Lord family!

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Reduced hours arrangement available

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Employment Law, Counseling, Transactional Drafting, Litigation, Single Plaintiff, Collective/Class Actions, Hiring and Separation, Wage and Hour, EEO, Non-Compete and Trade Secrets, Employment Policies and Agreements, Due Diligence, Employee Accommodation and Leave Issues, Investigations, Public Accommodation Access, OSHA, Research, Writing, Public Speaking

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Qualification and Experience Must be admitted to the bar in Texas or preparing to obtain such admission in 2024 through reciprocity with another state

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