Beacon Hill · 1 day ago
Senior Legal Counsel - Employment & Litigation
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expBeacon Hill is a global leader in the healthcare sector, seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Employment & Litigation to provide strategic legal support on employment law matters and oversee the company's litigation portfolio. This attorney will work closely with HR, business leaders, and cross‑functional teams to deliver practical, business‑focused legal guidance in a fast‑moving, growth‑oriented environment.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day legal counseling on federal and state employment laws
Advise HR on internal investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and terminations
Support development and implementation of employment policies, training, and compliance initiatives
Manage all aspects of employment and commercial litigation (consumer disputes, healthcare provider matters, and related claims)
Oversee and partner with outside counsel, including budgeting, strategy, discovery, and witness preparation
Maintain accurate litigation tracking and reporting for senior leadership
Handle pre‑litigation matters including fact‑finding, risk assessment, resolution strategies, and negotiations
Interact with federal and state agencies (e.g., EEOC and equivalent state agencies)
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements as needed
Provide timely, practical legal guidance on issues affecting the business
Conduct legal research relevant to company operations
Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners
Travel up to 10% to U.S. locations as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Active state bar license in good standing
5-6+ years of legal experience, with strong background in employment law counseling
Litigation experience required (employment and/or commercial); law firm experience preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment with shifting priorities
Strong communication skills and proven ability to partner with business leaders
Preferred
Familiarity with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts preferred
Experience in the healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sectors is highly advantageous
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amber Leslie
Executive Assistant to CEO
Amy Van Sicklin
Chief Culture Officer
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