Full-Time

Sr. Counsel Labor & Employment

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Vistra

Vistra

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Irving, TX, USA

Hybrid work arrangement; requires some in-office presence.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate, at least one state Bar membership and ability to become licensed in Texas within 1 year.
  • 8 – 10 years of substantial legal experience in labor relations and employment matters within a well-established law firm and corporate environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Acute attention to detail.
  • Effective negotiation skills and experience.
  • Broad based understanding of general business practices.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Must have adequate computer and word processing skills.
Responsibilities
  • Provide legal counsel, risk analysis, support and training to Vistra on a variety of employment and labor-related matters, as well as compensation and benefits issues.
  • Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions and associated personnel impacts, including compensation and benefits issues, workforce transition, outsourcing arrangements, engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts.
  • Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor/employment related documents on behalf of the company.
  • Interpret and draft compensation and benefit plan documents.
  • 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.
  • Work with Vistra’s Risk Management organization and insurance companies regarding claims that are covered by insurance. Work with corporate safety team on OSHA and MSHA compliance matters.
  • 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.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of nuclear plants boosts Vistra's market share and revenue.
  • Moss Landing expansion strengthens Vistra's renewable energy capabilities.
  • Stephens Investment's $12.58 million investment shows strong investor confidence.

What critics are saying

  • Lawsuits from Moss Landing fire could harm Vistra's finances and reputation.
  • Delay in data center deal may lead to missed opportunities and investor dissatisfaction.
  • Moss Landing expansion increases operational risks and potential for future incidents.

What makes Vistra unique

  • Vistra's acquisition of Energy Harbor enhances its nuclear energy market position.
  • Moss Landing facility expansion makes Vistra a leader in renewable energy storage.
  • Merger with Tricor Group expands Vistra's geographical and service coverage.

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Company News

WTAJ
Mar 7th, 2025
Central Pennsylvania anti-hunger programs given financial boost

Center for Community Action in Everett, Penn., the Somerset County Mobile Food Bank and the Children's Aid Home Programs of Somerset County were given donations totaling $20,000 from Vistra and Dynegy.

Investing.com
Mar 4th, 2025
BofA upgrades Vistra Energy stock, cuts price target to $152

Additionally, Vistra's merger with Tricor Group in July 2023 has bolstered its market position, creating a platform with expanded geographical and service coverage.

NBC Bay Area
Feb 28th, 2025
Moss Landing residents sue Vistra over battery facility fire

Moss Landing residents sue Vistra over battery facility fire.

US Connections Inc.
Feb 27th, 2025
Vistra's stock had surged amid the AI boom. Now Wall Street is getting antsy waiting for a data center deal.

Vistra acquired four nuclear power plants in March 2024 through its $3.4 billion acquisition of retail electricity provider Energy Harbor.

PR Newswire
Feb 21st, 2025
Vistra Declares Dividend On Common Stock And Series A Preferred Stock

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2235 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of March 20, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 20, 2025.The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series A dividend is $40.00 per preferred share, or $80.00 per share of Series A preferred stock on an annualized basis. The Series A dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to Series A preferred stockholders of record as of April 1, 2025.About VistraVistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine