What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Attorney position at Naviga?
Our client is a leading global business law firm looking for a collaborative, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional problem-solving skills. Naviga has been engaged to recruit an Attorney to join their team.
Title: Employment Attorney
Location: Hybrid - Austin or Dallas, TX
Key Notes/Company Details:
- Headquartered in both Chicago, IL and London, England.
- Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers
- Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business
- Work with a reputable global firm known for its excellence in professional services.
- Manage litigation related to class actions and single-plaintiff cases, focusing on wage and hour issues, misclassification, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
- Provide legal advice and counsel on employment law matters, including restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, and employee policies/training.
- Draft and negotiate employment agreements, termination/severance agreements, and related documents.
- Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions and conduct employment due diligence.
- Counsel clients on compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other leave of absence/accommodation issues.
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice in Texas.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and employment law, including litigation, advice and counsel, and transactional work.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws and discrimination laws.
- Experience in defending class and collective actions and providing day-to-day legal advice to a range of clients.
- Experience supporting complex corporate transactions.
- Strong proficiency in oral and written communication, legal analysis, and strategic thinking.
- Solution-oriented with strong project management skills and service quality.
- Ability to build relationships, work effectively in teams, and manage people.
- Strong leadership abilities, including entrepreneurship, business development, and professionalism.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and third parties, both verbally and in writing.
- Deliver high-quality, accurate work products in a timely manner.
- Meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Foster positive relationships and comply with firm policies.
- Engage in sedentary work, including working at a computer and participating in virtual calls and meetings.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally ranked law school.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Commuter spending account
- Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
- Guide Thrive (EAP)
- Critical illness insurance
- 401(k) and Profit sharing plan
- PTO and Holiday
- Plus much more!
