Senior Counsel

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long‑standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

As Senior Counsel, you will partner with Human Resources and business leaders to provide responsive and practical advice on labor and employment issues including compensation and benefits, hiring, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, performance management and discipline, terminations, traditional labor, corporate reorganizations, contingent worker issues, and immigration.

• Proactively review and develop employment policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance with complex and rapidly changing international, federal, state, and local laws on diverse employment matters.
• Lead and/or provide assistance for internal investigations:
  • Manage all aspects of defending employment‑related disputes and litigation, including responding to complaints and attorney demand letters, drafting responses to administrative charges, participating in mediation, and supervising outside counsel.
• Partner with Human Resources on matters impacting employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, including responding to grievances and developing strategies for negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on various projects to support and maintain compliance with employment laws and draft severance agreements and executive employment agreements.
• Prepare and present training on employment and labor issues to Human Resources and business leaders and identify and recommend remedial measures, best practices, and other action items to further the company’s employment law compliance.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or as may be necessary, such as advising on the labor, employment, and benefits issues of mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.

• Education and Experience: Juris Doctor from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with any state bar (Texas preferred).
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in a law firm, government, or in‑house position as a labor and employment law attorney. In‑house corporate legal department experience preferred.
• Knowledge: International, state, and federal laws/regulations related to employment law issues (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, WARN, etc.).
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, strong judgment, project management experience, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (primarily domestic).

• Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill legal issues for executives and management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong project management experience and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead a project from initiation to completion.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, primarily domestic.

• Usually normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally.
• Driving, walking, sitting, standing frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

SAFE DISCLAIMER:
The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.