Labor & Employment Attorney

Winstead PC is seeking 3+ year attorney for a position with our Business Litigation practice group in Dallas with Taylor White and our other litigation shareholders. This position is focused in Labor and Employment Litigation including advising and defending managers and employers in employment-related matters before state and federal courts, the EEOC, OSHA, and other state and federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: ? Labor and Employment Experience : Advising senior business leaders, HR professionals, corporate counsel and decision-makers on employment decisions and litigation avoidance; serving as a labor and employment subject-matter expert in corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions; drafting and revising employee handbooks, offer letters, and other employment-related documents; drafting and revising restrictive covenant agreements; and drafting and revising independent contractor agreements. ? Litigation Experience: Representation of employers with respect to charges of discrimination before the EEOC and FEPA matters, to investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor or Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and to unemployment hearings; representation of employers in state and federal lawsuits involving claims for wage-and-hour violations and employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and, representation of employers and employees in lawsuits involving claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, and breach of restrictive covenant agreements. ? Writing skills: Candidates should be proficient at complex legal drafting of both litigation documents, such as briefs and motions, and transactional documents, such as contracts. ? Strong academics: Candidates should have strong academic credentials. Why Winstead? Collegial, cooperative environment where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by more experienced attorneys, as well as the opportunity to mentor more junior associates. Competitive benefits. Clear path toward your professional goals, with specific feedback and evaluation at regular intervals. Our commitment to diversity gives you the opportunity to work with colleagues who bring a wide range of perspectives to the practice of law. Support for your developing practice, in the direction you want to go, at every stage of your life. No matter your family or personal commitments, or your long-term professional goals, Winstead PC has a place for you as a valued and respected member of our team. One of the Nation?s leading Construction practices for Owners/Developers with multipole rated Chambers partners.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Counseling, EEOC, Labor & Employment, Litigation, OSHA