Employment Litigation Houston

Labor & Employment Counsel/Senior Counsel Houston TX

Our client a global law firm with a strategic industryfocused approach is seeking a Counsel or Senior Counsel to join their Labor & Employment practice in Houston TX. This role offers the opportunity to work on highprofile employment litigation and advisory matters collaborating with a prestigious collegial and innovative legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation & Advocacy

  • Represent clients in Texas employment litigation handling matters in both state and federal courts
  • Manage adversary proceedings including depositions hearings and trial preparation
  • Trial experience is preferred but not required

• Employment Counseling & Compliance

  • Advise clients on federal and state employment laws ensuring compliance with labor regulations
  • Provide guidance on employment manuals workplace policies and HR best practices
  • Engage in direct client counseling offering legal strategies for risk mitigation and workforce management

• Regulatory & Risk Management

  • Counsel clients on employee relations wage and hour issues discrimination claims wrongful termination and workplace investigations
  • Handle compliancerelated audits training programs and regulatory updates

Key Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABAaccredited law school
• Active bar membership in Texas (must be in good standing)
• 3 years of experience for Counsel and 7 years of experience for Senior Counsel
• Extensive knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws
• Experience managing complex employment litigation cases in state and federal courts
• Strong drafting negotiation and case management skills
• Ability to handle a highvolume caseload with attention to detail and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

Compensation & Career Advancement:

• Counsel: $180000 $200000
• Senior Counsel: $250000 $265000
• Promotion Opportunities Counsel can advance to Senior Counsel and Senior Counsel can be considered for Partnership based on performance contributions and firm needs

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule:
  • Senior Associates Associates and Sr. Counsel Expected inoffice at least 2 days per week
  • Counsel Staff Counsel and Patent Agents Expected inoffice at least 1 day per week
• Vacation Incentive: $2500 vacation award for nonpartner lawyers recording 600 client billable hours in three consecutive months
• Professional Development:
  • Business development activities reimbursed
  • Firmsponsored coaching session for lawyers with 250 business development hours per year
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits:
  • Partnership with Carrot Fertility providing a $20000 lifetime benefit for fertility treatments adoption and surrogacy
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Three medical plans dental vision life and disability insurance
  • Pretax benefits (HSA FSA 401(k) savings profitsharing plans)
  • Paid parental leave (minimum 14 weeks) and 11 firm holidays per year

Why Join

• Work at a globally recognized law firm with a strong culture of innovation and collaboration
• Gain highlevel trial and advisory experience in Texas employment law
• Enjoy structured career growth and partnership potential
• Benefit from a flexible work environment that supports professional and personal wellbeing

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced labor & employment attorney to join a highly respected firm and contribute to a thriving national practice.

To apply please submit your resume cover letter and law school transcript.