Labor & Employment Associate, Houston

BCL Legal Limited; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Bonus eligibility

Professional development

Exposure to high-value matters

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Houston seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 3–5 years of experience to handle sophisticated matters for employer clients in a highly regarded national practice.

The role involves advising on employment policies, managing complex litigation including single-plaintiff and class actions, handling investigations, drafting pleadings, and developing client relationships under close supervision of senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience representing employers in labor and employment matters.
• Strong employment litigation experience.
• Experience with single-plaintiff, complex, class and/or collective actions.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on a range of labor and employment issues.
• Handling single-plaintiff, complex, class and collective action litigation.
• Advising on employment policies and workplace issues.
• Managing administrative charges and employment-related investigations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
• Assisting with depositions, mediations, court conferences and dispositive motions.
• Working on wage and hour matters where applicable.
• Working closely with senior attorneys on complex and high-value matters.
• Taking increasing responsibility for matters and developing strong client relationships.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Commercial judgment

Autonomy

Education

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate - Houston

Houston, Texas | 3-5 years' experience | $260,000-$340,000

A leading international law firm is looking to add a Labor & Employment Associate to its Houston team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate with 3-5 years of high-quality labor and employment experience who is looking to work on sophisticated matters for employer clients within a highly regarded national practice.

The Role:

The role will involve:

• Advising employers on a range of labor and employment issues.
• Handling single-plaintiff, complex, class and collective action litigation.
• Advising on employment policies and workplace issues.
• Managing administrative charges and employment-related investigations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
• Assisting with depositions, mediations, court conferences and dispositive motions.
• Working on wage and hour matters where applicable.
• Working closely with senior attorneys on complex and high-value matters.
• Taking increasing responsibility for matters and developing strong client relationships.

About You:

• 3-5 years' experience representing employers in labor and employment matters.
• Strong employment litigation experience.
• Experience with single-plaintiff, complex, class and/or collective actions.
• Excellent legal research, writing and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical ability.
• Good commercial judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to manage matters with increasing levels of autonomy.
• A strong work ethic and genuine interest in developing within a leading L&E practice.
• Texas Bar admission, or the ability to waive into Texas.
• Judicial clerkship experience is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• $260,000-$340,000 base salary, depending on experience and other factors.
• Annual merit increase and bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Strong training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to sophisticated labor and employment litigation and advisory work.
• The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced attorneys within a nationally recognised practice.

Location: Houston, Texas