Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Counsel with deep expertise in employment law to join our in-house legal team. This role will focus on managing employment-related litigation and disputes, advising on employment policies and compliance, and supporting HR and business leaders on sensitive personnel matters. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on litigation experience, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to help navigate complex employment issues in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Primary Responsibilities:
- Employment Litigation Management: Oversee all aspects of employment-related litigation, including pre-litigation disputes, active cases, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. Manage outside counsel and ensure strategic, cost-effective representation.
- Legal Strategy Development: Analyze employment law issues and develop litigation and dispute resolution strategies to minimize risk and achieve favorable outcomes.
- Advice and Counseling: Provide proactive legal advice and counseling to the Human Resources department on a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring practices, employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Policy and Compliance: Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and training materials to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Monitoring Trends: Stay current on employment law developments and industry trends that may impact the company.
Required Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience managing employment litigation and dispute resolution.
- Deep knowledge of employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and state equivalents.
- Strong understanding of litigation processes in both state and federal courts.
- Proven ability to manage complex matters and collaborate across departments.
- Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels in a “no ego” team environment.
- Orientation toward process improvement and scalable legal solutions.
- Ability to manage budget/cost center and prioritize high-demand workload.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing in Texas.
- Minimum of 7 years of employment litigation experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
