Associate - Tax - Transactional Labor amp Employment

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented labor and employment associate with a minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience to join its dynamic team in Houston, TX. This non-litigation role offers the opportunity to work within a small, growing practice group, collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm to provide exceptional legal services regarding complex employment matters.

Duties

• Provide labor and employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.



• Offer expert advice and counseling to employers of all types regarding all aspects of the employment relationship.



• Draft offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation agreements, and non-competes to ensure alignment with client objectives and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience.



• Demonstrated direct experience in employment law, with a specific focus on transactional work and client counseling.



• Strong analytical, drafting, and communications skills.



• Ability to work effectively in a small, dynamic team and collaborate with practices across the firm.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Sophisticated understanding of the legal landscape and market practice conditions.



• Ability to tailor compensation arrangements in the context of multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions.



• Experience handling complex multi-jurisdictional employment and employee benefits matters.



• Proficiency in optimizing plan design to account for tax and securities law considerations.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support employees and their loved ones through all life's moments.



• Resources for building a family, taking care of loved ones, managing health, and saving for the future.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306