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Revantage Corporate Services

AVP, Employment Counsel

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  • Full Time
  • Dallas, TX
January 28, 2025 Attorney Employment Law

Job Description

Who We Are

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.

With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.

What We Value: Our Culture

Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.​

At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.

Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.

Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

  • Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes
  • Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement
  • Enthusiasts We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
  • Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
  • Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Please review the job applicant privacy notice here.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Employment Counsel will provide day-to-day support to Revantage and Blackstone portfolio company HR Business Partners, CHROs, and other key stakeholders on all matters concerning employment law, employee policies and compliance, and compensation programs.  This role will be expected to provide superior legal guidance on many sensitive HR matters in-house, and also will work with trusted outside counsel in areas where specialist support is advisable.  It will be essential for the person in this role to possess deep knowledge of employment law, excellent business judgment, discretion, and an ability to identify and communicate risk in a clear and concise manner. This position is based out of Dallas, TX.

HOW YOU ADD VALUE

  • Deliver high quality and clear legal guidance on all employment and HR matters

  • Develop strong relationships with HR stakeholders at Revantage, Blackstone and our supported portfolio companies

  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on offer letters, employment agreements, separation agreements, and other employment documentation

  • Review and revise existing company employee policies and procedures

  • Support ongoing administration and implementation of employee policies and procedures

  • Supervise outside counsel, when necessary or appropriate, and assume responsibility for quality and cost of outside legal representation

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Required:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) and actively licensed to practice in Illinois or Texas

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in law firm or in-house legal department

  • Be a resourceful self-starter, routinely taking initiative

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to a variety of audiences

  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Team player that can thrive and lead in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment

  • Adept in navigating and simplifying complex matters of law

  • Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and email applications

Perks for You

  • Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
  • Work-life balance offerings include:
    • Hybrid Work Policy
    • Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time
    • Summer Fridays
    • Work From Anywhere Month
  • In-house and external learning & development opportunities
  • Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement

Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email  talent@revantage.com



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