Senior Counsel, Employment

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic legal professional to join our team as Senior Counsel, Employment.  This role will be instrumental in providing comprehensive strategic legal advice to our Human Resources team and other business leaders wide range of employment related issues, including hiring and workplace practices, leave and accommodation matters, wage and hour compliance, and employee discipline. The ideal candidate will be a proactive legal partner able to navigate the complexities of our business environment with integrity and strategic acumen.  

Key Responsibilities

• Advice and Counseling:
• Dispute Management:
• External Counsel Management:
• Investigations:
• Policy Formulation and Revision:

• HR Collaboration:
• Legal Developments Monitoring:
• Ad Hoc Projects:
• Representation:

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the TX bar or other bar and eligible to practice in-house in TX.
• Experience: Minimum of ten years of experience in employment law, with a preference for previous in-house experience
• Skills:

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**

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