Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Austin, TX

In-House

Austin, TX

Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Austin, TX

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on a range of employment-related matters, including employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, compensation, and reorganizations.
- Collaborate with other attorneys on the team regarding advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners.
- Coordinate and manage employment-related projects, including internal process reviews and program roll-outs and implementation.
- Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements, and processes.
- Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes.
- Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics.
- Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters.

Education and Experience Information:
- . degree (or foreign equivalent) is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including experience at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in labor and employment law.
- Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location.
- Experience with state and federal employment law, advising, and counseling clients on such laws.
- Employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving large-scale projects to completion.
- Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling skills.
- Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an in-house legal department.
- Experience in a tech company.
- M&A diligence experience.
- Familiarity with California and New York employment law.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $167,000/year to $233,000/year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
- The compensation details listed reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable.
- In addition to base compensation, company offers benefits.

Company Overview:
Company is dedicated to building technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. Since its inception in 2004, it has revolutionized the way people connect through apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Company is now advancing beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, aiming to build the next evolution in social technology. Employees at company contribute to shaping a future that transcends digital connection, overcoming the constraints of screens, distance, and even the laws of physics.