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Labor & Employment Senior Counsel
Houston, TX US
Job Description
Labor & Employment Senior Counsel - Houston
Our client, an Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking Senior Counsel for its Labor & Employment practice group in Houston, Texas. The firm offers a flexible work schedule to support a healthy work-life balance and professional development, requiring one day a week in office.
The estimated salary range for this position is $250,000 to $265,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in labor and employment law
- Strong background in federal and state statutes that affect the employment relationship
- Strong background in Texas employment litigation and advice and counseling
- Significant experience with adversary proceedings, including litigating matters in both state and federal courts
- Trial experience preferred
- Familiarity with employment manuals and other relevant employment-related documents
- Comfort with direct client interaction, including providing legal counseling and advice on employment-related matters
- Ability to handle a high-volume caseload with attention to detail and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Must be an active member and in good standing of the Texas bar
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.