Employment Law Attorney

BCL Legal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A national law firm seeks an Employment Attorney for its Houston office. Join a team recognized for strategic representation in employment law, advising clients on HR compliance, litigation, and contract enforcement. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of experience and strong advocacy skills. This role offers competitive salary, career growth, and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in employment law (litigation and/or counseling) from a respected firm.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and a collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR and compliance matters.
• Handle employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft and enforce employment contracts and agreements.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Client-focused advice

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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National Law Firm – Employment & Labor Practice – Career Growth Opportunity

BCL Legal is working with a highly regarded US national law firm seeking to hire an Employment Attorney for its growing Houston office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team renowned for delivering strategic, results-driven representation in all aspects of employment law.

The Firm

This firm has a well-established national reputation in employment and business litigation, offering Houston-based attorneys the chance to work on sophisticated, high-value matters for marquee clients. The culture is supportive, entrepreneurial, and focused on professional development.

The Role

You will work closely with clients across diverse industries, advising on:

- Day-to-day HR and compliance matters, including terminations, workplace investigations, and policy development

- Employment litigation in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings

- Claims under Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related statutes

- Drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and employment contracts

- Delivering proactive training and compliance solutions tailored to client needs

The Candidate

- 3–6 years’ experience in employment law (litigation and/or counseling), ideally from a respected national or strong regional firm

- Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills

- A proven ability to provide commercially sound, client-focused advice

- Excellent academic credentials and a collaborative working style

On Offer

- Competitive market salary and bonus structure

- Genuine career progression with mentorship from leading practitioners

- Direct client contact and substantive responsibility from day one

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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