Associate Counsel

Talently (Recruiting for a growing retailer); South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is recruiting for an Associate Counsel to join the in-house legal team of a growing retailer in South Houston, Texas. This mid-senior level role focuses on providing practical, business-focused legal support across employment matters, commercial litigation, and general corporate issues.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD, be in good standing with the Texas State Bar, and have 2–5 years of employment law experience, including workplace investigations and litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas (Texas State Bar in good standing).
• 2–5 years of employment law experience (in-house or law firm).
• In-house commercial litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and ADEA.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws (discrimination, leave, wage-and-hour, accommodation).
• Assist with employment and commercial litigation, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations involving harassment, retaliation, and misconduct.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, separation agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise HR and business leaders on hiring, discipline, performance management, and compliance.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy and budgets.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation support

HR policy advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Talently (Recruiting for a growing retailer)

Rolling Basis (Official)

South Houston, Texas, United States (On Site)

Not Specified

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; in good standing with Texas State law; 2-5 years of relevant employment law experience (in-house or law firm); in-house commercial litigation experience; strong knowledge of ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, ADEA; experience with workplace investigations and litigation.

In-House Legal Counsel Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Associate Counsel Opportunity at Talently (Retail Sector)

Talently is recruiting for an Associate Counsel to join the in-house legal team of a growing retailer in South Houston, Texas. This full-time, mid-senior level role focuses on providing practical, business-focused legal support across employment matters, commercial litigation, and general corporate issues.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Must be in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant employment law experience (in-house or law firm) and in-house commercial litigation experience.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong command of federal and state employment laws including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and ADEA.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft applications and legal research platforms (Lexis/Westlaw).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws (discrimination, leave, wage-and-hour, accommodation).
• Assist with employment and commercial litigation, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations involving harassment, retaliation, and misconduct.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, separation agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise HR and business leaders on hiring, discipline, performance management, and compliance.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy and budgets.

Compensation & Location

• Location: South Houston, Texas (On-Site).
• Compensation: Not specified in the source document.
• Employment Type: Full-time.