Senior Counsel, Employment

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.

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:
  • Provide day-to-day expert legal advice and counseling to management and human resources business partners on employment issues, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline, terminations, reductions-in-force, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and immigration.
  • Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and equivalent state statutes).
• Dispute Management:
  • Assist in the management of employment litigation and respond to pre-litigation demands and federal and state agency charges, including investigating employment law claims and responding to EEOC charges and state agency charges.
• External Counsel Management:
  • Oversee and manage outside counsel to achieve optimal efficiencies, outcomes, and value for the company.
• Investigations:
  • Lead and advise human resources and other internal partners on the investigation of employee complaints and anonymous reports, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate follow-up and reporting.
• Policy Formulation and Revision:
  • Design, review and advise on employment policies, handbooks, offer letters, severance agreements, and restrictive covenants

• HR Collaboration:
  • Partner with HR Business partners on the design of programs and tools to guide team members on various employment laws and best practices.
• Legal Developments Monitoring:
  • Monitor and interpret employment law developments and provide relevant summary communications and recommendations to human resources and other business partners.
• Ad Hoc Projects:
  • Work on ad hoc legal employment law-related projects, including offer letters, policies, templates, and processes.
• Representation:
  • May represent the company in administrative proceedings.

• 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:
  • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to influence and counsel across all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite
  • Previous in-house legal experience is a plus
  • Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
  • Litigation experience in employment-related matters
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

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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