Associate Attorney - Labor and Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Labor and Employment for their office in Houston, TX. The role requires a minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience, focusing on transactional work and client counseling.

Duties

• Provide labor and employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Offer expert advice and counseling to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship.
• Draft offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and separation agreements.
• Ensure alignment of documents with client objectives and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in employment law.
• Experience in transactional work and client counseling.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Its area of specialization is complex transactional matters. The firm represent clients in the energy industry namely energy companies, private equity funds, investment banks and commercial lenders. The Texas practice staffs over fifty knowledgeable attorneys. Over thirty-five billion U.S. dollars in debt and equity capital market transactions was accomplished by the Texas practice group. A notable industry publication awarded the Texas practice with a high ranking for their mergers and acquisitions law expertise.