Senior Director, Legal – Employment & Compliance

QXO; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Training & certifications

Legal assistance

Identity protection

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

QXO, a leading building products distributor and installer, seeks an Employment Law Advisor to join its legal team in Texas. You will advise HR and leadership on a broad range of employment matters, support investigations, and help manage restrictive covenants and compliance programs.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active Texas bar admission, 8–10+ years of relevant experience, and excellent commercial judgment. You will partner with cross-functional teams to align guidance with business goals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of employment (or eligible).
• 8–10+ years of employment law experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to advise HR and leadership and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters including hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and reductions in force.
• Advise on compensation- and benefits-related legal issues including executive compensation agreements, equity award documentation, incentive plans, and ERISA-adjacent matters.
• Lead investigations related to employee complaints and workplace conduct.
• Support employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings, and demand letters, including strategy development and settlements.
• Draft and update employment-related documentation, policies and agreements.

Skills

Employment law

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you'll do:

Employment Law Advice & Counsel

• Advise HR and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters including hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and reductions in force.

• Advise on compensation- and benefits-related legal issues including executive compensation agreements, equity award documentation, incentive plans, and ERISA-adjacent employment matters.

• Lead internal investigations related to employee complaints, workplace conduct and potential policy infractions.

• Support employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings, and demand letters, including strategy development, budgeting, and settlement negotiations.

• Draft and update employment-related documentation, including policies and agreements.

Restrictive Covenant Strategy and Enforcement

• Actively drive the company's restrictive covenant program and state-by-state enforceability, including ongoing refinement of non-compete, non-solicitation, non-hire, confidentiality, and intellectual property protection agreements.

• Manage cease-and-desist communications, pre-litigation demands, TRO/injunction strategy, and related litigation in coordination with outside counsel.

• Partner with HR and Shared Services on execution of agreements across multiple forms.

• Advise on restrictive covenant implications in M&A transactions, including assessment of target-company agreements and post-closing integration of restrictive covenant programs.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations including wage & hour, EEO and disability, workplace safety, and workforce restructuring.

• Advise on compliance policies including conflicts, gifts and entertainment, and third-party due diligence screening.

• Support internal audits in connection with employment law issues.

• Contribute toward the development of HR-related and compliance training programs.

Labor Relations (preferred/not required)

• Advise on labor relations matters, including CBA interpretation, grievance and arbitration management, NLRB proceedings, and unfair labor practice charge response.

• Support labor strategy in connection with organizing activity, contract negotiations, strikes, lockouts, and post-expiration status quo management.

Cross-Functional Partnerships

• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Corporate Functions, and executive leadership to align legal guidance with business objectives.

• Provide clear, practical and succinct legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.

• Support integration planning for newly acquired companies, including harmonizing policies, practices and compliance frameworks.

What you'll bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the state bar in the jurisdiction of employment, or eligibility to obtain admission in that jurisdiction.

• 8-10+ years of relevant employment law experience.

• Knowledge of federal and state labor/employment laws and regulations.

• Experience supporting internal labor and HR teams with labor negotiations, grievance/arbitration matters, and/or NLRB proceedings is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with risk tolerance calibration and operational execution.

• Collaborative, business-oriented mindset.

What you'll earn

• 401(k) with employer match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave

• Paid training and certifications

• Legal assistance and identity protection

• Pet insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.