We are seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Counsel with deep expertise in employment law to join our in-house legal team. This role will focus on managing employment-related litigation and disputes advising on employment policies and compliance and supporting HR and business leaders on sensitive personnel matters. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on litigation experience strategic thinking and a collaborative mindset to help navigate complex employment issues in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Employment Litigation Management: Oversee all aspects of employment-related litigation including pre-litigation disputes active cases mediations arbitrations and appeals. Manage outside counsel and ensure strategic cost-effective representation.
Legal Strategy Development: Analyze employment law issues and develop litigation and dispute resolution strategies to minimize risk and achieve favorable outcomes.
Advice and Counseling: Provide proactive legal advice and counseling to the Human Resources department on a wide range of employment law issues including hiring practices employee relations performance management disciplinary actions terminations accommodations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Policy and Compliance: Draft review and update employment policies handbooks and training materials to ensure compliance with federal state and local laws.
Monitoring Trends: Stay current on employment law developments and industry trends that may impact the company.
Required Competencies
Demonstrated experience managing employment litigation and dispute resolution.
Deep knowledge of employment laws including Title VII ADA FMLA FLSA and state equivalents.
Strong understanding of litigation processes in both state and federal courts.
Proven ability to manage complex matters and collaborate across departments.
Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution methods.
Excellent writing communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels in a no ego team environment.
Orientation toward process improvement and scalable legal solutions.
Ability to manage budget/cost center and prioritize high-demand workload.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing in Texas.
Minimum of 7 years of employment litigation experience preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
About Integrity
Integrity is one of the nations leading independent distributors of life health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.
Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why Because we put our people first! At Integrity you can start a new career path at company youll love and well love you back. Were proud of the work we do and the culture weve built where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.
Headquartered in Dallas Texas Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are in person over the phone or online. Integritys employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information visit .
Integrity LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Integrity LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Integrity is a one-of-a-kind insurtech company, using data, technology and a human touch to deliver a better insurance experience.