Labor Relations Counsel

Irving, Texas

Full Time

Posted July 15, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Legal/Compliance

Provide legal counsel, risk analysis and support, training to Vistra on a variety of employment and labor-related matters as well as compensation and benefits issues.
Advise on all aspects of labor relations, including union campaigns, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and settlements
Draft and negotiate terms of corporate transactions or agreements related to personnel or benefits issues, including outsourcing arrangements, workforce transition or engagement of contractors, and service provider contracts.
Interpret and draft benefit plan documents.
Draft employment agreements, releases, severance documents and other labor/employment related documents on behalf of the company.
Proactively advise Vistra management regarding ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims against the company and assert claims by Vistra.
Make recommendations regarding the potential resolution of cases, including potential settlement as well as the litigation of legal proceedings against others.
Manage unfair labor practice charges and proceedings beofre the NLRB
Supervise outside litigation counsel and provide guidance to such counsel with respect to Vistra’s strategies, policies, and objectives.
Work with senior leadership, HR and operations to support compliance activities in HR and labor/employment areas.
Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to HR partners and throughout the business.

Juris Doctorate, at least one state Bar membership and ability to become licensed in Texas within 1 year.
4-5 years of substantial legal experience in labor law within a well-established law firm and/or corporate environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Acute attention to detail.
Corporate/ in-house legal setting experience.
Employment law experience.
Employee compensation and benefits