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Employment & Labor | Counsel or Senior Counsel

Norton Rose Fulbright
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Key Requirements :

  • Strong background in federal and state statutes that affect the employment relationship.
  • Have a strong background in Texas employment litigation and advice and counseling.
  • Significant experience with adversary proceedings, including litigating matters in both state and federal courts.
  • Trial experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with employment manuals and other relevant employment-related documents.
  • Comfort with direct client interaction, including providing legal counseling and advice on employment-related matters.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and employment law for Counsel candidates and 7 years of experience for Senior Counsel candidates.
  • Candidates should be an active member and in good standing of the Texas bar.

Additional Skills :

  • Ability to handle a high-volume caseload with attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Location : This position is in our Houston, Texas office.

    Position Information :

    This position is open to Counsel and Senior Counsel. Both positions offer a vibrant and impactful career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to contribute significantly in their field, and the potential for professional advancement. Counsel have the opportunity to progress to Senior Counsel based on performance, contributions to the growth of the firm's practice, and professional achievements. Promotion to Senior Counsel opens the potential for future consideration for Partnership. Advancement decisions will consider multiple factors including the firm's needs, the market dynamics within your area of expertise, and broader economic conditions. This position is ideal for those looking to develop a long-term career with prospects for significant professional growth. The salary range for the Counsel role is $180,000 to $200,000 and the salary range for the Senior Counsel roles is $250,000 to $265,000.

    Additional Benefits : We are committed to supporting our employees' professional and personal growth. Here are additional benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being at our global law firm.

  • Flexible Work Schedule : We offer a flexible work schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance and professional development. Senior Associates, Associates, and Sr. Counsel are expected in the office at least two days a week, while Counsel, Staff Counsel, and Patent Agents are expected one day a week. This flexibility allows our team members to manage their schedules effectively while ensuring they have ample opportunity for growth and collaboration.
  • Vacation Incentive : The firm will offer a $2,500 vacation award to all non-partner lawyers who record 600 client billable hours or more in a consecutive three-month period within a calendar year.
  • Professional Development To foster business development skills and support personal contacts, the firm reimburses business development activities. Lawyers with 250 business development hours in a performance year will receive a firm-sponsored coaching session.
  • Fertility Healthcare & Family Forming Benefits : In partnership with Carrot Fertility, we offer inclusive fertility health and family-forming benefits, including assisted reproduction, preservation, adoption, and gestational surrogacy. The firm provides a $20,000 lifetime benefit for these services.
  • Referral Bonus Program : The firm offers a $50,000 bonus to any employee who recommends a non-partner lawyer who is subsequently recruited and joins the firm.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

    In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

    Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com . Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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