Employment Attorney

Groundworks is seeking an exceptional Employment Attorney to join our team in Dallas, TX!

This role will manage Inhouse Corporate Counsel for Labor and Employment reporting to our Sr. VP of Legal. The Inhouse Corporate Counsel role is responsible for providing day-to-day legal guidance on a wide variety of employment matters to support our rapidly growing home services company. The individual in this role will partner closely with human resources and will apply their legal expertise to contracts, compliance, disputes, transactions, and other matters to mitigate risk and facilitate business objectives across the U.S. The Inhouse Corporate Counsel will need to demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide effective and practical advice to minimize risk and implement effective policies.

• Application and interpretation of federal or state employment law.

• Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Conduct thorough factual and legal research and analysis.

• Negotiation and drafting of employment-related contracts and policy manuals.

• Assist with EEOC, VEC, OSHA, and other administrative proceedings.

• Defense and prosecution of all types of employment-based litigation including, but not limited to, discrimination, wage disputes, breach of contract, and harassment.

• Representation in court or before an administrative body.

• Draft pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents.

• Review and revise commercial contracts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Virginia preferred).

• Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing.

• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years prior experience practicing labor and employment law including, but not limited to, handbook development, employment counseling, complex litigation, wage and hour matters, arbitration, policy development, class actions, covenants not to compete, employment agreements, severance agreements, ADA, FMLA, EEO, VOSH, and OSHA.

• Experience in a prior Corporate Counsel position may be beneficial.

• Experience advising multi-state and multi-country employer(s) on various employment-related legal issues may be beneficial.

Job Requirements

• The Inhouse Corporate Counsel will be in an office environment with the potential to travel based on business needs.

Total Rewards

• Competitive base salary (DOE) and annual bonus incentive

• Equity

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, PTO following applicable waiting periods

About Groundworks

Groundworks® is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization.

With more than 60 locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the fastest-growing foundation solutions and water management company! Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA™ company and offering ownership for everyone, we’re building something that just can’t be replicated. And we’re on a mission to change an industry like never before!

We’re unique at Groundworks. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. That’s why we’re proud to be the Groundworks Tribe! Our shared culture, resources, and work ethic unites us.

Our highly trained teams have decades of experience delivering innovative solutions, unmatched quality, and industry-leading warranties, helping over 1.5 million homeowners protect and repair their most valuable asset – their home.

When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring the trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right. When you choose Groundworks, you’ll join thousands of Tribemates who are making history.