Assistant General Counsel - Employment

Hines•Houston, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Assistant General Counsel - Employment, you will provide strategic and day-to-day legal support on employment matters across the firm’s global platform. This role will provide practical, business-focused advice on employment contracts, incentive arrangements, bonus plans, employee equity and long-term incentive programs, retention arrangements, disputes, restructurings and exits. Advise on global employment law matters, working closely with HR, Finance, Tax and business teams. Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts, offer letters, bonus agreements, retention agreements, settlement agreements and exit documentation. Advise on employee disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management issues and internal investigations. Advise on employee bonus arrangements, incentive schemes, equity programmes, long-term incentive plans, retention plans and related leaver provisions. Manage employment claims, settlement negotiations and external employment counsel where required. Support the development of employment policies, templates, guidance and training across jurisdictions. Monitor employment law developments and help manage employment-related legal risk globally.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited top-tier US law school.
Strong academic credentials from a top tier institution
Seven or more years of experience in employment law
Experience managing multi-jurisdictional employment matters, coordinating local counsel and collaborating with international legal and HR teams on cross-border employment matters
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state; Texas licensure preferred
Highly confident, articulate, self-motivated, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic individual who is a team player
Strong corporate IQ – i.e., know how to get things done within a corporate organization
Demonstrable organizational, problem solving skills, able to prioritize and work independently
Rigorous, detail orientated, flexible, versatile and with good people skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong executive presence with the confidence to advise senior leadership on complex and sensitive employment matters
Ability to travel periodically

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a global organization preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and day-to-day legal support on employment matters across the firm’s global platform.
Provide practical, business-focused advice on employment contracts, incentive arrangements, bonus plans, employee equity and long-term incentive programs, retention arrangements, disputes, restructurings and exits.
Advise on global employment law matters, working closely with HR, Finance, Tax and business teams.
Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts, offer letters, bonus agreements, retention agreements, settlement agreements and exit documentation.
Advise on employee disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, performance management issues and internal investigations.
Advise on employee bonus arrangements, incentive schemes, equity programmes, long-term incentive plans, retention plans and related leaver provisions.
Manage employment claims, settlement negotiations and external employment counsel where required.
Support the development of employment policies, templates, guidance and training across jurisdictions.
Monitor employment law developments and help manage employment-related legal risk globally.