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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally ranked law school.

Benefits:

• 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!