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On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, offer letters, bonus agreements, retention agreements, settlement agreements, and exit documentation. Advise on global employment law matters, including employee disputes, grievances, disciplinary issues, performance management, and internal investigations. Manage employment claims, settlement negotiations, and external counsel where required. Support the development of employment policies, templates, guidance, and training across jurisdictions while monitoring legal developments to manage global risk. Provide strategic and business-focused advice on incentive arrangements, equity programs, and leaver provisions. Coordinate with HR, Finance, Tax, and business teams on cross-border employment matters.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. degree from an accredited top-tier US law school
- Strong academic credentials from a top tier institution
- Seven or more years of experience in employment law
- Experience managing multi-jurisdictional employment matters, coordinating local counsel and collaborating with international legal and HR teams on cross-border employment matters
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- Highly confident, articulate, self-motivated, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic individual who is a team player
- Strong corporate IQ – i.e., know how to get things done within a corporate organization
- Demonstrable organizational, problem solving skills, able to prioritize and work independently
- Rigorous, detail orientated, flexible, versatile and with good people skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong executive presence with the confidence to advise senior leadership on complex and sensitive employment matters
- Ability to travel periodically
Desired Qualifications
- In-house experience at a global organization preferred
- Texas licensure preferred
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