In-House
Houston, TX
Employment Law - General Attorney in Houston, TX
Attorney
Min 5 yrs required
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Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas
About the Role:
- Serve as the subject matter expert in all areas of US labor and employment laws
- Draft and review employment related contracts and agreements
- Provide strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to management and the People team
- Participate in efforts to prepare and implement best-in-class labor and employment practices
- Represent and defend the company in employment disputes
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with the Head of Labor & Employment on employment matters
- Prepare and conduct trainings for employees and management
- Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments
- Counsel management and the People team on legislation and industry developments
- Efficiently manage outside counsel
Basic Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school
- Excellent business judgment and problem-solving skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively
- Significant advisory experience
- Exceptional academic credentials
- Successful track record in-house or as an advisor
Compensation/Benefits Information:
- Anticipated base salary range of $91,805 to $150,000 (based on location, experience, etc.)
- Eligible for annual incentive plan
- Eligible for additional S&P Global benefits
What We’re Looking For:
- Business-minded and self-motivated attorney
- Strong knowledge of labor and employment law
- Ability to succeed in a collaborative environment
Right to Work Requirements:
- Limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Return to Work:
- Encouraging returners to apply and actively supporting their return to the workplace
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
- Transforming data into Essential Intelligence® to make an impact on tomorrow
Our People:
- Driven by curiosity and a shared belief in the power of Essential Intelligence
- Committed to a more equitable future and sustainable business practices
Our Values:
- Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness
- Flexible Downtime
- Continuous Learning
- Financial Security
- Family Friendly Perks
- Beyond the Basics
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
- Diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation
- Commitment to global workforce and serving communities
- Advocating for greater opportunity for all
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law
- Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment
- Accommodation available for applicants with disabilities
Job ID: 312254
Grade Level: 11
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Posted On: 2025-02-15
SEO Friendly Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas
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H2 Headings: About the Role, The Impact, Responsibilities, Basic Required Qualifications, Additional Preferred Qualifications, Compensation/Benefits Information, What We’re Looking For, Right to Work Requirements, Return to Work, What’s In It For You?, Our Purpose, Our People, Our Values, Benefits, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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