Labor And Employment Associate Or Senior Counsel

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a dynamic Labor and Employment Associate or Senior Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal counsel on a range of labor and employment matters, including counseling, transactional drafting, and litigation. This role requires expertise in single-plaintiff and collective/class action cases, covering areas such as hiring and separation, wage and hour laws, EEO compliance, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, employment policies, due diligence for corporate transactions, employee accommodation, leave issues, investigations, public accommodation access for persons with disabilities, and OSHA compliance.

Duties:

• Provide employment-related counseling to clients.
• Draft transactional documents about employment matters.
• Handle litigation matters, including single plaintiff and collective/class actions.
• Address issues related to hiring, separation, wage and hour laws, EEO compliance, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, employment policies, and agreements.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Manage employee accommodation and leave issues.
• Conduct investigations into employment-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with public accommodation access for persons with disabilities and OSHA regulations.
• Any other employment law issues as they arise.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Admitted to the Bar in Texas or preparing to obtain such admission in 2024 through reciprocity with another state.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficient in public speaking.
• Experience and responsibility in a broad base of employment issues.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Texas or eligibility for reciprocity admission.

Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of labor and employment laws.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Familiarity with relevant software and technology for legal research and case management.

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