Labor Relations Counsel

Vistra•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide legal counsel, risk analysis and support, training to Vistra on a variety of employment and labor-related matters as well as compensation and benefits issues. Advise on all aspects of labor relations, including union campaigns, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and settlements. Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions or agreements related to personnel or benefits issues, including outsourcing arrangements, workforce transition or engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts. Interpret and draft benefit plan documents. Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor/employment related documents on behalf of the company. Proactively advise Vistra management regarding ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims against the company and assert claims by Vistra. Make recommendations regarding the potential resolution of cases, including potential settlement as well as the litigation of legal proceedings against others. Manage unfair labor practice charges and proceedings before the NLRB. Supervise outside litigation counsel and provide guidance to such counsel with respect to Vistra’s strategies, policies, and objectives. Work with senior leadership, HR and operations to support compliance activities in HR and labor/employment areas. Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to HR partners and throughout the business.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
at least one state Bar membership
ability to become licensed in Texas within 1 year
4-5 years of substantial legal experience in labor law within a well-established law firm and/or corporate environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Acute attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Corporate/ in-house legal setting experience
Employment law experience
Employee compensation and benefits

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel, risk analysis and support, training to Vistra on a variety of employment and labor-related matters as well as compensation and benefits issues.
Advise on all aspects of labor relations, including union campaigns, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and settlements.
Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions or agreements related to personnel or benefits issues, including outsourcing arrangements, workforce transition or engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts.
Interpret and draft benefit plan documents.
Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor/employment related documents on behalf of the company.
Proactively advise Vistra management regarding ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims against the company and assert claims by Vistra.
Make recommendations regarding the potential resolution of cases, including potential settlement as well as the litigation of legal proceedings against others.
Manage unfair labor practice charges and proceedings before the NLRB.
Supervise outside litigation counsel and provide guidance to such counsel with respect to Vistra’s strategies, policies, and objectives.
Work with senior leadership, HR and operations to support compliance activities in HR and labor/employment areas.
Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to HR partners and throughout the business.