Employment Counsel

6 days ago


Spring, Texas, United States Waste Connections Full time

We are seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join our Legal Department in The Woodlands, TX. This is a full-time, in-person role that requires a strong background in labor and employment law.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide legal services to various departments and business units with respect to a variety of employment-related matters around the U.S., including aid in investigation and defense of existing claims (e.g., response to demand letters, administrative charges, audits and other actions involving government agencies, arbitration and/or litigation), analyzing the Company's rights, duties and/or risks under various federal, state and local laws, and providing proactive advice to managers, Human Resources, and other personnel in the field.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing legal services to various departments and business units with respect to a variety of employment-related matters around the U.S.
  • Answering subpoenas related to employment records.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements, including employment agreements, commission or other compensation-related plans, consulting and/or independent contractor agreements, and agreements with employment-related vendors (e.g., temporary staffing agencies and/or recruiting agencies).
  • Drafting restrictive covenants and other agreements for the protection of Company information and sending cease and desist letters to violators and/or assisting in legal action as necessary to pursue and enforce the Company's rights regarding non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality.
  • Developing and/or updating various employment policies and/or forms, to ensure compliance with evolving employment laws in the various states served by the Company.
Requirements:
  • J.D., excellent academic credentials.
  • Active license to practice law in at least one state and active membership in good standing of the bar of at least one state.
  • 3+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law in a law firm or corporation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, dynamic and team oriented.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents and analyze and apply legal advice in a practical manner.
  • Hard working, well-organized and detail oriented. Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
  • Willingness to learn and advise in other general law subject matter areas as needed, including OSHA, risk and workers' compensation, government contract and administrative law, and compliance.

This is a highly competitive opportunity with a base salary range of $120,000-$160,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus and equity opportunities. We offer excellent family benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement and unlimited opportunities to grow your career.



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