Labor Relations Counsel – Union & Arbitration Expert

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

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