Employment Attorney

What You'll Do: Act as lead or supporting counsel on a broad range of workplace legal issues, from hiring through separations. Support deal teams by examining workforce-related contracts, contractor status and employee benefit commitments. Prepare and negotiate employment contracts, severance terms, post-employment restrictions and equity-related paperwork for several states. Give clients practical, forward-looking guidance on keeping their workforce practices compliant wherever employees are located. Own a book of clients and build direct, trusted relationships with them. Pursue enforcement of post-employment restrictions and run or supervise internal workplace inquiries. Handle responses to complaints brought by government employment agencies. Coach junior attorneys and help with business development and work that spans practice areas.

What We're Looking For: At least 7 years practicing employment law, with a law firm background rather than only in-house roles. A law degree and an active bar admission, ideally Texas, though other states may be considered. Hands-on experience advising on workforce issues in company acquisitions, including moving employees from one employer to another. A track record of preparing and negotiating workplace paperwork such as post-employment restrictions, separation terms and policy manuals. Solid grounding in national and state-level workplace regulation. Comfort managing clients independently with limited partner supervision. A willingness and ability to guide less experienced lawyers. Residence in Austin or Dallas, TX, with Austin preferred.

Bonus Points: Prior experience at another law firm that handles similar work.