Senior Counsel, Labor-East Coast

Overview

This is a fully remote role requiring the successful candidate to reside in one of the following states:

• New York
• New Jersey
• Virginia
• Maryland
• North Carolina
• Washington DC
• Maine
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut
• Massachusetts

The Senior Labor Counsel is a key member of the Corporate Legal Department, partnering with business and operational leaders to provide strategic labor and employment counsel across assigned divisions. The role primarily covers traditional labor law matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, and advice on complex union-related issues and labor strategy.

This position weighs heavily in contract negotiations, with union negotiations workload between 60% and 80% of the total work.

• Annual salary range: $160,000 to $200,000
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Type: Remote

Responsibilities

Union Contract Negotiations

• Serve as chief spokesperson and provide strategic leadership during collective bargaining negotiations
• Partner with business unit leaders to develop negotiation strategies, including drafting proposals and counterproposals with strong attention to detail
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Research and analyze applicable federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations impacting collective bargaining negotiations

Advice and Counsel

• Advise senior operational and HR leadership on labor strategy and organizational risk
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on traditional labor law matters, including negotiation and renegotiation of CBAs
• Develop and deliver labor relations training, including best practices related to policies, procedures, grievance prevention, and union-management relations
• Advise on internal investigations, including recommendations regarding discipline and corrective action
• Support special projects and participate on cross-functional teams as needed

Labor Arbitrations

• Represent the organization in labor grievance arbitrations, as assigned
• Prepare post-hearing briefs, position statements, legal memoranda, and other labor-related legal documents
• Manage and maintain the labor arbitration docket
• Partner with business units to resolve union grievances, including drafting Last Chance Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, and participating in grievance resolution meetings

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Practice

• Represent the organization before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), including handling unfair labor practice charges, representation petitions, and unit clarification matters, as assigned
• Provide proactive training and guidance regarding developments under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and related labor regulations, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar of the state in which the candidate resides
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant labor and employment law experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and/or public procurement industries
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, including the ability to read and interpret financial statements and assess the dynamics of unionized business environments
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience supporting multi-site and multi-state operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, and time-sensitive environment
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Self-directed professional able to work independently and collaboratively across legal teams and highly matrixed business organizations
• Proven ability to translate complex legal and business issues into practical, business-oriented guidance
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and intellectual curiosity

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The standard corporate policy includes:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability

Location & Travel

• Fully remote position, with residence required in one of the listed states
• Travel throughout assigned divisions within the United States based on business needs (approximately 50%)

Additional Information

• Drug-free workplace
• If based in the United States: applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time and be able to pass a drug screen and background check.