LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
About the role
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national, full‑service law firm formed through the combination of Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons, bringing together more than 800 attorneys across 26 offices. The firm offers comprehensive legal solutions to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and global multinationals to startups and nonprofits, and is recognized for its Chambers and Best Lawyers rankings, award‑winning inclusive culture, and strong commitment to community and pro bono work. The Houston, Texas office is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to provide advice and counsel on employment matters, handle wage/hour compliance and defense, non‑compete, confidentiality and non‑solicitation agreements, represent employers in state and federal courts and agencies, draft various employment‑related agreements, and assist with investigations and witness interviews.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and counsel on employment matters
- Handle wage/hour compliance and defense
- Draft, negotiate, and enforce non‑compete, confidentiality, and non‑solicitation agreements
- Represent employers in state and federal courts and before state and federal agencies
- Draft position statements, settlement agreements, employment agreements, and independent contractor agreements
- Assist with investigations, witness interviews, and provide detailed written memorandums
Qualifications
- 4–5 years of substantive and substantial employment litigation experience
- Experience providing advice and counsel on employment matters
- Experience with wage/hour compliance and defense, non‑compete, confidentiality, and non‑solicitation agreements
- Experience representing employers in state and federal courts and before state and federal agencies
- Ability to assist with investigations, witness interviews, and prepare detailed written memorandums
- Superior academic credentials
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Texas licensure
Benefits
- Medical (HSA with employer contribution or PPO options)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- Various parental leaves
- Sick and vacation time
- Well‑being/EAP support
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
Pay
The salary range for this role is $205,000 to $220,000, reflecting a variety of factors including experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, and other job‑related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws. Associates are also eligible for quarterly and annual objective bonuses, with maximum objective bonus opportunities ranging from approximately $14,000 to $22,000 per year, depending on associate level, plus an annual subjective bonus.
Schedule
Hybrid work environment (three days in‑office).