Employment Counsel - Public Storage

Public Storage is recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes and our employees have also voted us as a Great Place to Work, having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

With more than 2,900 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

Public Storage, the world’s leading owner, operator, and developer of self-storage facilities, is seeking a dynamic and motivated in-house employment counsel. This team member’s duties will include providing comprehensive legal advice and counsel on all employment-related issues, assisting in internal investigations, helping maintain compliant employment policies and practices, and representing the company in administrative proceedings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advice and Counseling:
  • Provide 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.
• Litigation 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:
  • Manage outside counsel to achieve optimal efficiencies, outcomes, and value for the company.
• Employee Complaints:
  • Advise and assist human resources and other internal partners on the investigation of employee complaints, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate follow-up and reporting.
• Policy Formulation and Revision:
  • Consult with human resources and other business partners regarding the formulation and revision of employment policies and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• 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 CA or TX bar or eligible for registered in-house counsel status in TX.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in employment law
• 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, particularly in employment-related matters
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Workplace 

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
• Our office is based in Plano, east of Interstate 75 near E. Park Blvd, just North of Historic Downtown Plano.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  REF1766R