Senior Employment Attorney: Policy & Immigration

Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 142,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking an Employment Attorney to provide expert legal counsel on employment matters, including leave requests, discipline, and disputes. The role includes drafting key employment documents, researching laws, and advising management on regulatory risk.

You will collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General and support international employment issues, including UK operations, while ensuring compliance with Texas and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Five (5) years of full-time related employment law experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for Texas licensure within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel and strategic guidance on leave and accommodation requests, employee disputes, performance management, and terminations.
• Drafts and reviews employment-related documents including corrective actions, termination letters, and agency responses.
• Investigates employment-related concerns and advises on compliance with federal and state laws.
• Researches federal/state employment laws and regulations; updates policies and procedures accordingly.
• Assists with defending the agency in employment law actions and collaborates with the Office of the Attorney General.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking an Employment Attorney to provide expert legal counsel on employment matters, including leave requests, discipline, and disputes. The role includes drafting key employment documents, researching laws, and advising management on regulatory risk.

You will collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General and support international employment issues, including UK operations, while ensuring compliance with Texas and federal laws.