Senior Litigation and Employment Counsel

Atlas; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Litigation and Employment Counsel to join their dynamic Legal Team. This role involves managing litigation and employment law matters, providing legal advice, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation, particularly within the engineering and construction sectors. You will be a key member of a forward-thinking company that values quality and safety, ensuring compliance while supporting business goals. If you are passionate about the law and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation and employment law experience required.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal risks and liabilities associated with litigation and employment law.
• Manage all phases of litigation and claims including trial preparation.
• Collaborate with HR on employment-related issues and internal disputes.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Employment Law Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Client-Service Mentality

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.
Atlas is looking for someone to join our Legal Team as Senior Litigation and Employment Counsel to be located in one of our hub offices or in a remote location. The Senior Litigation and Employment Counsel will be responsible for managing litigation and handling employment law matters for the Company.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Be a valued and trusted member of the Atlas Legal Department.
- Advise internal stakeholders as to legal risks and liabilities associated with litigation, claims, and employment law matters.
- Act as the point of contact for litigation, claims, and employment law matters, partnering and coordinating with other members of the Legal Department and the Company.
- Advise the Company, including HR professionals, on employment related issues and obligations in multi-jurisdictional operations, including internal disputes, wage and hour compliance, development of HR policies, and emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations.
- Oversee and manage all phases of commercial, construction, employment, and certain personal injury/auto/property damage litigation and claims, including early dispute resolution, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters.
- Engage, manage, and work directly with outside counsel on litigation matters, including selecting and coordinating with outside counsel, managing legal budgets, and driving case strategy.
- Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other case documents.
- Conduct internal investigations, perform legal research, issue and manage litigation holds, and manage the discovery process, including the production of documents, deposition preparation, and responding to discovery requests.
- Communicate routinely and work directly with insurance companies in the handling of litigation matters.
- Support the health & safety team with OSHA and other regulatory and policy matters, working with outside counsel as appropriate
- Develop and deliver proactive training to business leaders on employment law matters and dispute avoidance.
- Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice with a focus on meeting the Company goals in a legally compliant manner.
- Collaborate with other members of the Legal Team to continuously improve the Legal Team's processes and operations.
- Assist and support other members of the Legal Department as needed.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of litigation and employment law experience, with 3 to 5 years of engineering/construction related industry experience preferred.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar.
- Significant experience advising on employment related issues.
- Significant experience managing or litigating complex cases in state and/or federal court.
- Both in-house and law firm experience preferred but not necessary.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team player with a positive attitude who enjoys collaborating with others.
- Ability to manage a large, fast-paced, and dynamic workload with little supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong client-service mentality and excellent work ethic.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Willingness to travel when needed.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the work generally requires the routine physical demands associated with an office job, including working from a desk with a computer and movement within the office setting. Regular domestic travel for meetings and project site visits will be required from time to time.
Compensation:
$165K - $190k annual salary
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.
Who We Are:
We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry's most exceptional people.
Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.
With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.
Our Values:
Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.
Atlas EEOC Statement
Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf