Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Cherry Bekaert; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the Legal and Risk Management team in the United States. The role focuses on providing strategic guidance on contracts, subpoenas, employment law, and litigation, and works closely with the General Counsel and business leaders to mitigate risks.

The position oversees litigation, drafts and negotiates client and vendor agreements, and guides outside counsel on strategy, budgeting, and case management while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing litigation, agency charges, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Active license to practice law, in good standing, in the state of employment, or eligibility for admission by waiver or in-house counsel registration.
• Prior in-house counsel experience and/or law firm practice required
• Prior data privacy experience preferred
• Prior government contracting experience preferred
• Prior experience practicing labor and employment law preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of the response to subpoenas, summonses and third-party information requests, including objections, negotiation of scope and production.
• Manage document collections, reviews, and legal hold processes.
• Manage litigation and administrative proceedings brought against the Firm.
• Draft state-specific settlement and confidentiality agreements.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel, including litigation strategy, budgeting, case management, and settlement negotiation.
• Represent the Firm in client disputes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor agreements to protect company interests.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on a broad range of legal matters, including employee relations, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, and workforce reductions.
• Advise People & Culture, Risk Management, and business leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address legal risks and support strategic business initiatives.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Cherry Bekaert seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the Legal and Risk Management team in the United States. The role focuses on providing strategic guidance on contracts, subpoenas, employment law, and litigation, and works closely with the General Counsel and business leaders to mitigate risks.

The position oversees litigation, drafts and negotiates client and vendor agreements, and guides outside counsel on strategy, budgeting, and case management while ensuring compliance with