Labor Relations Counsel

TXU Energy; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas is seeking a Labor Relations Counsel to provide legal counsel on employment and labor matters, including union campaigns, bargaining agreements, and settlements. You will draft and negotiate agreements related to personnel or benefits, interpret benefit plans, and advise management on risk mitigation and case resolution.

The ideal candidate has a JD, a Texas bar license within 1 year, and 4–5 years of labor law experience in a law firm or

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active bar membership in at least one state; Texas licensure within 1 year.
• 4–5 years of substantial legal experience in labor law in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Experience in corporate/in‑house settings, employment law, and compensation/benefits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel, risk analysis and support, training to Vistra on employment and labor-related matters as well as compensation and benefits issues.
• Advise on all aspects of labor relations, including union campaigns, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and settlements.
• Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions or agreements related to personnel or benefits issues, including outsourcing arrangements, workforce transition or engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts.
• Interpret and draft benefit plan documents.
• Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor/employment related documents on behalf of the company.
• Proactively advise Vistra management regarding ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims and assert claims by Vistra.
• Make recommendations regarding the potential resolution of cases, including potential settlement as well as the litigation of legal proceedings against others.
• Manage unfair labor practice charges and proceedings before the NLRB.
• Supervise outside litigation counsel and provide guidance to such counsel with respect to Vistra’s strategies, policies, and objectives.
• Work with senior leadership, HR and operations to support compliance activities in HR and labor/employment areas.
• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to HR partners and throughout the business.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Labor relations experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar membership / TX eligibility

Job description

## Labor Relations CounselApplylocations: Irving, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40015578If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**Job Summary****Job Description****Key Roles & Responsibilities*** Provide legal counsel, risk analysis and support, training to Vistra on a variety of employment and labor-related matters as well as compensation and benefits issues.* Advise on all aspects of labor relations, including union campaigns, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and settlements* Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions or agreements related to personnel or benefits issues, including outsourcing arrangements, workforce transition or engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts.* Interpret and draft benefit plan documents.* Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor/employment related documents on behalf of the company.* Proactively advise Vistra management regarding ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims against the company and assert claims by Vistra.* Make recommendations regarding the potential resolution of cases, including potential settlement as well as the litigation of legal proceedings against others.* Manage unfair labor practice charges and proceedings beofre the NLRB* Supervise outside litigation counsel and provide guidance to such counsel with respect to Vistra’s strategies, policies, and objectives.* Work with senior leadership, HR and operations to support compliance activities in HR and labor/employment areas.* Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to HR partners and throughout the business.**Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements*** Juris Doctorate, at least one state Bar membership and ability to become licensed in Texas within 1 year.* 4-5 years of substantial legal experience in labor law within a well-established law firm and/or corporate environment.* Strong oral and written communication skills. Acute attention to detail.**Experience preferred in:*** Corporate/ in-house legal setting experience.* Employment law experience.* Employee compensation and benefits**Job Family**Legal/Compliance**Company**Vistra Corporate Services Company**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**### About UsVistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/.Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra!