Labor Relations Counsel

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Job Description

Key Roles & 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 beofre 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.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Juris Doctorate, at least one state Bar membership and 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.

Experience preferred in:

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

Job Family

Legal/Compliance

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

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