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Company description 

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

Employment and Labor Counsel

What is the role

As an Employment and Labor Counsel, you will be responsible of the following duties:

• Providing proactive legal services and comprehensive advice and counsel regarding US labor and employment laws to a wide range of stakeholders across diverse business and functional lines

• Partnering with the Human Resources Department of Shell USA, Inc., to support businesses and functions in the United States, such as Downstream, Upstream, Integrated Gas, Projects & Technology, Renewables & Energy Solutions, Global Functions, US Policy, MA&D, Employee Relations, and Industrial Relations

• You will be reporting to the Managing Counsel – North America Labor, Employment & Benefits

• Acting as the primary legal advisor on confidential employment matters, appropriately challenging business proposals and decisions by identifying potential legal risk and drawing attention to reputational exposure

• Thriving in a fast-paced work environment and managing competing priorities with resilience will be key to success in this role

Requirements

What we need from you

• You must have legal authorization to work in the USA on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• You must have approximately (3 - 6) three to six years of experience as an attorney, specifically in US labor and employment law

• Juris Doctor Degree in Law and licensed to practice law in Texas, or able to obtain license in a reasonable timeframe

• Experience providing advice and counsel regarding employment matters, policies, and processes that impact diverse businesses and jurisdictions throughout the US

• You must have an experience with employee investigations, employment litigation, and dispute resolution; experience handling first-chair employment mediations is not a requirement but is considered a plus

• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory agencies, including the DOL (Department of Labor), EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), IRS (Internal Revenue Service), TWC Texas Workforce Commission), NLRB (National Labor Relations Board), and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

• Experience with business transactions, including advising on employment matters relating to mergers, acquisitions, and divestments is not a requirement but is considered a plus

• Experience with traditional labor law and the delivery of advice and counsel for a unionized workforce is not a requirement but is considered a plus

• You must have the ability to work independently without the assistance of outside counsel, to answer complex legal questions and to see both the big picture and to handle details accurately and consistently

• Confident and credible with strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills

• Ability to provide value-added and proactive legal services

• Demonstrated ability to clearly explain legal risks and develop sound mitigation strategies

• Makes professional judgement as to when to refer decisions / issues to line manager

• Consults and keeps line manager informed at significant checkpoints

• Has considerable professional autonomy and will consult with line manager only on more significant, novel or material legal or risk issues and decisions

• Ability to establish targeted and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders

• Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and legal drafting skills

• Possessing a high sense of professionalism, highest level of integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading in English

• You must be flexible to travel as needed

• Please note: This role is open for fully remote workers

Leadership Capabilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies

• Courage to hold strong to views when challenging practices, seeking to encourage the exploration of new ideas that drive improvement

• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries

Disclaimer:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

If you believe you possess all the required skills, but perhaps not all the preferred skills reflected in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply.  Not meeting all the preferred skills would not necessarily prevent you from being considered for the role.   We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly encourage all interested candidates who meet the required qualifications to apply.