Associate General Counsel - Labor Relations

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Labor Relations, you will work closely with Human Resources, Operations, and Senior Management to handle both complex and day-to-day labor relations issues. This role will serve as one of the Company's labor law experts, answering questions from the field organization regarding the interpretation of CBAs, state and federal labor laws, and related matters on a daily basis. You will also handle a variety of labor law matters, including ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, defending against claims in state and federal court, and managing outside counsel. This role will exercise considerable independent leadership in advising various departments and facilities on their overall labor strategies and will regularly handle complex labor matters. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a representative of the Labor Team on various cross-functional committees and projects to implement new Company strategies. This role is expected to operate with limited oversight, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the Company's business and the ability to align legal advice with Company strategy.

Travel: Up to 50% travel to assigned locations

Responsibilities

• Influence at the executive level by initiating and leading cross-functional project teams to improve or revise Company labor policy.
• Advise HR and management, including executives, on complex labor relations matters.
• Establish long-term labor strategies for assigned facilities.
• Advise management, including executives, on labor relations and contract interpretation issues.
• Prepare for and independently lead the negotiation of labor agreements.
• Handle grievances and labor arbitrations involving discipline and contract interpretation disputes and investigate and respond to unfair labor practice (ULP) charges.
• Determine the need for, develop, and deliver training for supervisors and managers on a variety of labor relations topics.
• Supervise and manage the Company's response to union organizing campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws, including advising Company stakeholders on required changes and overseeing implementation of those changes.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active license to practice law.
• 7-10 years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably in both in-house and law firm settings.
• Ability to analyze complex business processes and data and apply legal requirements in fact-driven settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of primary federal labor and employment laws, including the NLRA, Title VII, FMLA, WARN Act, ADEA, and related laws.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to understand and prepare materials appropriate for a professional business environment in English.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new areas of the law and the business, with a willingness to take on increasing responsibility as proficiency is demonstrated.
• Ability to make timely decisions that may have a significant impact on the business while working under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated genuine interest in traditional labor law, which is an essential element of the position.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

1st Shift (United States of America)