Senior Employment Counsel — Strategic Partner to Executives

Page Executive; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

MPI, a large global organization, is seeking an experienced employment attorney to lead employment law strategy and provide practical, business-oriented counsel on workforce matters across the United States. This is a senior leadership role within the legal function, partnering closely with Human Resources and executive stakeholders on a broad range of employment-related issues.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee matters, workplace risk management,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience practicing U.S. employment law in a law firm, plus in-house.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience advising on employee relations, investigations, accommodations and terminations.
• Experience managing litigation, administrative proceedings, and external counsel.
• Ability to advise senior executives on complex matters.
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment law strategy and provide practical counsel on workforce matters across the United States.
• Interact with senior leaders on employment matters and HR partnerships.
• Advise on regulatory, litigation and reputational risks of complex matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Provide guidance on workplace investigations and sensitive personnel issues.
• Manage employment litigation, agency inquiries, and external counsel relationships.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and advise impacts.
• Support workforce initiatives including reorganizations and reductions in force.
• Lead and develop employment law resources within the legal department.

Skills

Extensive employment law experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

MPI, a large global organization, is seeking an experienced employment attorney to lead employment law strategy and provide practical, business-oriented counsel on workforce matters across the United States. This is a senior leadership role within the legal function, partnering closely with Human Resources and executive stakeholders on a broad range of employment-related issues.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive employee matters, workplace risk management,