Labor and Employment Attorney

W3Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee medical premium coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney specializing in Employee Benefits to join our team in Houston. You will advise on compliance, policies, and complex ERISA matters, and draft critical agreements and plan documents.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in labor and employment with deep ERISA knowledge, strong client management, and excellent communication and analytical skills. In-house experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar admission.
• 6+ years of Labor & Employment experience with significant Employee Benefits/ERISA experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and deferred compensation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, wage & hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Skills

ERISA experience

Employment compliance

Litigation & negotiations

Drafting employment & benefits docs

Client management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

In-house counsel experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Job description

An established law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with a strong focus on Employee Benefits.

Key Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar admission.
• 6+ years of Labor & Employment experience, with significant Employee Benefits/ERISA experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and deferred compensation.
• Experience advising clients on employment compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, wage & hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Experience handling employment disputes, litigation, negotiations, and regulatory matters involving EEOC, DOL, and NLRB.
• Ability to draft and review employment agreements, severance agreements, non-competes, and benefit plan documents.
• Experience with executive compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-management skills.
• In-house counsel experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, 100% employee medical premium coverage, 401(k) match, life insurance, ancillary benefits, and free parking.