Labor Relations Counsel - Strategic HR & Compliance

Vistra Energy; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy in Irving, Texas is seeking a seasoned in-house counsel specializing in employment and labor law. You will provide legal counsel, risk analysis, and training on employment matters and compensation issues.

You will advise on labor relations, union campaigns, bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations, and settlements; draft and negotiate employment agreements and benefit documents, including outsourcing and contractor arrangements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and active Bar membership; eligible to become licensed in Texas within 12 months.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and risk analysis on employment and labor matters, including compensation and benefits.
• Advise on labor relations, union campaigns, bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and settlements.
• Draft and negotiate personnel and benefits agreements, outsourcing, workforce transitions, and service contracts.
• Interpret and draft benefit plan documents and employment agreements; prepare severance and release documents.
• Advise Vistra management on minimizing claims and pursuing litigation when appropriate.
• Oversee outside counsel and guide strategy, policies and objectives; manage litigation exposure.
• Collaborate with HR and operations to ensure HR and labor compliance and provide day-to-day guidance.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar admission / eligible to be licensed in Texas within 1 year

Job description

Vistra Energy in Irving, Texas is seeking a seasoned in-house counsel specializing in employment and labor law. You will provide legal counsel, risk analysis, and training on employment matters and compensation issues.

You will advise on labor relations, union campaigns, bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations, and settlements; draft and negotiate employment agreements and benefit documents, including outsourcing and contractor arrangements.