Employment Law - General Attorney in Plano, TX

In-House

Plano, TX

Employment Law - General Attorney in Plano, TX

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Employment Counsel needed at Public Storage, the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. This in-house position offers the opportunity to provide expert legal advice and counsel on all employment-related issues, manage employment litigation, and collaborate with HR partners on various employment laws and best practices.

Company Description:
- Largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world
- Over 170 million square feet of real estate
- Recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute
- Member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500
- Stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange

Job Title:
Employment Counsel

Job Description:
- Provide expert legal advice and counseling on employment issues
- Manage employment litigation and respond to pre-litigation demands and agency charges
- Collaborate with HR partners on the design of programs and tools to guide team members on employment laws and best practices
- Monitor and interpret employment law developments and provide relevant communications and recommendations
- Work on ad hoc legal employment law-related projects
- May represent the company in administrative proceedings

Salary Information: Not specified in job description

Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Must be an active member in good standing of the CA or TX bar or eligible for registered in-house counsel status in TX
- Minimum of three years of experience in employment law
- Previous in-house legal experience is a plus
- Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
- Litigation experience, particularly in employment-related matters

Skills:
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to influence and counsel across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

Location: Plano, TX

Work Schedule:
- Expected to work in the office five days each week
- Option to take up to three flexible remote days per month

Company Culture:
- Values pillar of working as OneTeam
- Belief in the value of in-person collaboration
- Office based in Plano, TX near Historic Downtown Plano
- All information kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

H1: Employment Counsel at Public Storage

H2: Company Description
H2: Job Description
H2: Salary Information
H2: Experience
H2: Skills
H2: Location
H2: Work Schedule
H2: Company Culture