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Sr. Counsel Labor & Employment

Vistra Corporate Services Company
Irving, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

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Job Summary

The attorney will be required provide counsel and litigation support in matters related to labor, employment, compensation and benefits laws.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Provide legal counsel, risk analysis, support and training to Vistra on a variety of employment and labor-related matters, as well as compensation and benefits issues.
  • Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions and associated personnel impacts, including compensation and benefits issues, workforce transition, outsourcing arrangements, engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts.
  • Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor / employment related documents on behalf of the company.
  • Interpret and draft compensation and benefit plan documents.
  • Proactively advise Vistra management regarding ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims against the company and assert claims by Vistra.
  • Make recommendations regarding the potential resolution of cases, including potential settlement as well as the litigation of legal proceedings against others.
  • Work with Vistra's Risk Management organization and insurance companies regarding claims that are covered by insurance. Work with corporate safety team on OSHA and MSHA compliance matters.
  • Supervise outside litigation counsel and provide guidance to such counsel with respect to Vistra's strategies, policies, and objectives.
  • Work with senior leadership, HR and operations to support compliance activities in HR and labor / employment areas.
  • Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to HR partners and throughout the business

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate, a least one state Bar membership and ability to become licensed in Texas within 1 year.
  • 8 - 10 years of substantial legal experience in labor relations and employment matters within a well-established law firm and corporate environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Acute attention to detail.
  • Effective negotiation skills and experience.
  • Broad based understanding of general business practices.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Must have adequate computer and word processing skills.
  • Key Metrics

  • Build and maintain an effective partnership with internal clients to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving business objectives.
  • Manage outside counsel and provide lead strategy for litigation, labor disputes, agency charges, audits and claims.
  • Handle certain labor and employment disputes and claims to minimize costs to Vistra.
  • Stay up to date on laws and legal trends in litigation in order to effectively mitigate liability to Vistra.
  • Review and manage outside counsel spend in order to minimize costs to Vistra.
  • Provide recommendations and advice to Vistra on all relevant matters.
  • LI-Hybrid

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    Job Family

    Legal / Compliance

    Company

    Vistra Corporate Services Company

    Locations

    Irving, Texas Texas

    We are a company of people committed to : Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

    If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

    It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email usatassistance@vistraenergy.comtomake a request.

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