Labor Relations Counsel

Vistra Corporate Services Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in labor relations. The role involves providing expert legal advice on employment matters, including drafting agreements and managing labor relations. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate with the ability to license in Texas and possess 4-5 years of legal experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

The position is based in Irving, Texas, offering a chance to work in a dynamic legal environment with a focus on compliance and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and ability to be licensed in Texas within 1 year.
• 4-5 years legal experience in labor law.
• Experience in employment law and employee compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and risk analysis.
• Advise on labor relations and union campaigns.
• Draft employment agreements and labor documents.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Labor law experience

Corporate legal setting experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Summary

If 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.

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 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.

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, employment law, and employee compensation and benefits.

Company

Legal/Compliance Company Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas, Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

If this describes you, then apply today!