Labor & Employment Lawyer Job at Beacon Hill (Houston)

Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Senior Legal Counsel providing labor and employment legal assistance including t...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte, North Carolina, Tempe, Arizona, or San Antonio, Texas

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD required from an accredited law school
Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S., member in good standing
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience, specifically in labor and employment law area of practice
Prior experience working in a large law firm preferred
Experience with employee health and welfare
Ability to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyers
Must have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws/regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims
Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human Resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutions

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and counseling on employment law issues and legal support to HR teams
Provide tactical and strategic legal advice and counseling to HR leadership
Review and provide guidance on HR or employment related contracts and agreements
Draft, review, and provide advice on employee agreements including severance and separation agreements
Partner with business units and HR teams to internally handle employment law claims
Retain and manage outside counsel for lawsuits and employment law claims
Identify gaps and opportunities in HR operations and processes
Provide legal guidance on business reorganizations, reductions in force, and outsourcing
Provide legal guidance on transactions, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop and deploy training on labor and employment issues

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, etc.)
Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple partners
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Learning opportunities to develop new skills

Fulltime

Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

Reporting to the Director, Labor & Employment, USA, within our Legal team, the L...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte; Tempe; San Antonio

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S., member in good standing
At least 4 years experience, specifically in labor and employment law area of practice
Prior experience working in a large law firm preferred
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Ability to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyers
Must have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws/regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims
Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human Resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutions
Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment, take ownership of projects, and demonstrate independence needed to effectively and timely complete projects

Job Responsibility

Provide timely, practical and sound legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment law issues and day-to-day support for the HR teams, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, and general labor and employment compliance
Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop criteria for Company-wide employment best practices and to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
Provide support to senior Labor & Employment lawyers on guidance related to high-level Company transactions, strategic and commercial HR initiatives, reductions-in-force, and contingent workforce issues
Prepare preliminary drafts of contracts, policies and procedures, and employment-related onboarding and offboarding agreements such as offer letters and separation agreements
Work with senior Labor & Employment lawyers to develop and deploy training on a regular basis to Human Resources employees and management level employees on a range of labor and employment issues
Collaborate with senior Labor & Employment lawyers and local counsel, where necessary, to advise the HR teams and management on employment issues
Provide support and counsel on investigations, assist in development of strategy, and respond to claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, audits, and other employment-related inquiries
Assist in administrative audits and support other compliance efforts
Strategically and in a cost-effective manner, assist in the management of and partnership with local counsel in employment litigation matters, including litigation strategy, budgets and invoices, compliance with outside counsel guidelines and work product
Review and provide support to HR on updating employment policies and procedures across the enterprise and keep them current/compliant

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, etc.)
Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partners
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company
Hybrid work

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Reporting to the Director, Labor & Employment, USA, within our Legal team, the S...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte, North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD required from an accredited law school
Bar admission and license to practice law in the U.S., member in good standing
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience, specifically in labor and employment law area of practice
Prior experience working in a large law firm preferred
Experience with employee health and welfare
Ability to draft documents and policies in a concise manner for non-lawyers
Must have advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal, state, and municipal labor and employment laws/regulations, with proven working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims
Substantial experience with delivering advice and counsel to business clients such as Human Resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and able to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide solutions

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment law issues and legal support to the business unit and operations HR teams
Provide tactical and strategic legal advice and counseling to HR leadership
Review and provide guidance on HR or employment related contracts and agreements
Draft, review, and provide advice on a host of employee agreements
Partner with business units and HR teams to internally handle employment law claims
Retain and manage outside counsel for lawsuits and employment law claims
Identify gaps and opportunities in HR operations and processes
Provide legal guidance to HR and operations on business reorganizations, reductions in force, and outsourcing
Provide legal guidance on transactions, acquisitions, and divestitures
Work with the Legal Labor and Employment team to develop and deploy training

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, etc.)
Possibility of enrolling in a defined contribution plan with employer contributions or a stock purchase plan
Employee discounts in stores and with multiple of our partners
Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days
Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company

Fulltime

New

Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment, EMEA

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment, EMEA, to join its Global E...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Labour & Employment Lawyer

We are currently seeking an Employment Lawyer with 3-6+ years of in-house experi...

Location

Canada

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-6+ years of experience as an employment lawyer in-house with mid to large corporations, with extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, policies, and handbooks
Proven ability to counsel clients on complex employment and labor law issues, conduct thorough investigations, and handle reductions in force while ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risks
Active license to practice law in Ontario with exceptional analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, alongside strong project management capabilities and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Experience with collective bargaining and union negotiations, coupled with a current awareness of provincial and federal employment legislation, industry trends, and best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong client-service orientation, demonstrated commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment
Active Ontario bar license

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, employee handbooks, policies, and protocols to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Collaborate closely with business clients to provide tailored legal advice and practical solutions for corporate and employment challenges
Develop and implement strategies for effective dispute resolution and risk management related to employment matters
Conduct thorough investigations into employment-related issues, ensuring fair and timely resolution
Advise on reductions in force, ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risks
Maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including HR, management, and other business units
Stay informed of legislative and regulatory changes to proactively address potential impacts on the organization

What we offer

Medical, dental, and more
Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs

New

Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment, LATAM

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment, LATAM, to join its Global ...

Location

Brazil , São Paulo

Salary:

Not provided