Employment Attorney

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Harris County Full time

**Position Description**:
**Position Overview**:
**Job Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a variety of employment law issues, including but not limited to, ADA, FMLA, EEO, OSHA, and Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, company policies, and severance agreements.
- Lead the legal aspects of employment-related workshops and training sessions for management and staff.
- Represent the company in administrative proceedings and court litigation involving employment matters.
- Proactively audit company policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Advise on risk management issues and propose proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
- Must be adept at managing high-stress situations and making crucial decisions under tight deadlines.
- Handle employee relations matters involving legal aspects such as disputes and grievances.
- Stay abreast of significant changes in laws that affect employer-employee relations.
- Prepare detailed reports on a regular basis and present legal strategies and outcomes to senior management.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed to manage complex legal issues.
- Skilled in using legal research platforms and business productivity software.
- Competence in handling and mitigating potential crises with legal or public relations impacts.

**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Requirements**:
**Education**
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

**Experience**
- A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in employment law in a corporate, Government or law firm setting.
- Must be a member of the Texas State Bar.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)**
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

**Preferences**:
**Experience**:

- Experience with immigration law, employee benefits, and/or international employment law is a plus.
- Knowledge of legal frameworks and regulatory bodies affecting corporate operations.
- Understanding of laws related to the protection of employee data, such as GDPR.
- Proven track record of successfully handling litigation and dispute resolution.

**General Information**:
**Position Type**:

- Full-Time | Regular

**Salary Information**:

- Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

**Typical Hours of Work**:

- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

**Location**:

- 1111 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002

**Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.**

**BENEFITS**
- Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
- The following list of benefits is offered _**_only_**_ to employees in _**_regular_**_ _**_(full-time)_**_ positions:_
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:_
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

**For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website**:

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