Employment Counsel– Office of the General Counsel
Guidehouse2 days ago
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HybridFull-timeSenior
Summary
Guidehouse is seeking an Employment Counsel for their Office of the General Counsel in San Antonio, TX. The role involves providing practical, business-oriented legal advice on US employment matters for a multi-state workforce.
About the Role
As an Employment Counsel, you will manage all aspects of US employment litigation, provide timely legal counsel on core employment topics, support internal investigations, review and draft employment policies, prepare employment-related agreements, conduct restrictive covenant assessments, advise on wage-and-hour compliance, contribute to workforce transactions, and collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to deliver training.
About You
Required:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction (Illinois preferred).
- 5+ years of experience practicing employment law at a law firm and/or in-house, with meaningful exposure to counseling and disputes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences.
- Strong judgment and discretion handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience with restrictive covenant review and wage-and-hour counseling/litigation support.
- Prior in-house or secondment experience in a professional services or consulting environment.
- Multi-state employment counseling experience and familiarity with agency practice (EEOC, DOL, state equivalents).
- Experience with workforce transactions (restructurings, RIFs) and separation programs.
- Client service orientation and the ability to build trust-based relationships with HR and business stakeholders.
- Strong project management, issue spotting, and prioritization skills; comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.
San Antonio, TX