Senior Counsel, US Employment

KBR•Houston, DC

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About The Position

Trinzic is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its Legal Department as Senior Counsel, US Employment. Reporting to the Vice President, Litigation & Employment, the role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and People team partners, providing practical and strategic counsel on labor and employment matters across the United States. The position helps manage employment-related risk, support workplace initiatives, and address legal and regulatory challenges. Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. The role offers an opportunity to join during a period of growth and transformation and help develop employment legal strategies, policies, and practices. The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, Texas, or greater Washington, D.C.–Baltimore area. Flexible arrangements may include hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
At least 8 years of labor and employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm, in a corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
Experience advising employers on complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience managing employment litigation and administrative proceedings through all phases of dispute resolution.
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, and related federal, state, and local requirements.
Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice while balancing legal risk and operational priorities.
Experience conducting and managing sensitive and confidential workplace investigations.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling privileged and sensitive information.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and business leadership teams.
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
Familiarity with eDiscovery, document preservation obligations, and litigation support technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related business applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting organizations in the government contracting industry.
Experience supporting federal government contractors and highly regulated industries.
Experience advising on OFCCP compliance, affirmative action programs, and government audits.
Experience handling labor relations matters, including union grievances, arbitrations, and NLRB proceedings.
Experience supporting international employment law matters and global workforce issues.
Prior in-house legal experience within a large corporate environment.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, workforce integrations, or other transformational business initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on employment matters, including employee relations, performance management, discipline, reductions in force, accommodations, leave, wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, and terminations.
Advise business leaders and People team stakeholders, identify legal risks, and develop solutions that support organizational objectives and legal compliance.
Manage employment litigation, administrative charges, and pre-litigation disputes; work with outside counsel on strategy, budgets, discovery, risk assessment, and resolution.
Respond to charges and complaints before federal, state, and local agencies, including the EEOC and Department of Labor; prepare position statements and represent the company in mediations and administrative proceedings.
Conduct and oversee workplace investigations concerning employee relations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and other issues; recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation.
Draft, review, and update employment policies, employee communications, agreements, and workplace practices to address applicable laws.
Advise on government-contractor obligations, including OFCCP compliance, affirmative action requirements, audits, and related workplace regulations.
Counsel on labor relations, including collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations, union organizing, and NLRB proceedings.
Advise on employment-related workplace safety matters and support interactions with OSHA and related agencies when needed.
Develop and deliver training on employment law, workplace compliance, and risk mitigation for managers, People team professionals, and employees.
Support international employment law matters as needed, working with local counsel and internal stakeholders.
Participate in strategic legal initiatives, organizational projects, and other assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Potential additional compensation, which may include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments