Senior Labor Counsel

Overview

This is a fully remote Senior Labor Counsel position requiring residency in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Washington DC, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.

The Senior Labor Counsel will be a key member of the Corporate Legal Department, providing strategic labor and employment counsel across assigned divisions. The role focuses primarily on traditional labor law matters, including leading collective bargaining negotiations, managing labor arbitrations and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, and advising management on complex union-related issues and labor strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements within the assigned region.
• Provide practical, solution-oriented guidance to business clients in a dynamic operational environment.
• Act 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.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Research and analyze applicable federal, state, and local labor laws impacting negotiations.
• Advise senior operational and HR leadership on labor strategy and organizational risk.
• Provide legal counsel on traditional labor law matters, including negotiation and renegotiation of CBAs.
• Develop and deliver labor relations training on policies, procedures, grievance prevention, and union-management relations.
• Advise on internal investigations, including recommendations regarding discipline and corrective action.
• Represent the organization in labor grievance arbitrations, prepare legal documents, and manage the arbitration docket.
• Partner with business units to resolve union grievances, including drafting Last Chance Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Represent the organization before the NLRB, handling unfair labor practice charges, representation petitions, and unit clarification matters.
• Provide proactive training and guidance on developments under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and related regulations.
• Support special projects and participate on cross-functional teams as needed.

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 of residence.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant labor and employment law experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% within assigned divisions in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and/or public procurement industries.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, including reading and interpreting financial statements.
• Experience supporting multi-site and multi-state operations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• 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 capable of working independently and collaboratively across legal teams and business organizations.
• Proven ability to translate complex legal and business issues into practical, business-oriented guidance.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and intellectual curiosity.
• Familiarity with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $160,000 to $200,000.
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks.
• Sick days: 5 days.
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating).
• Other benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

Location

Remote position requiring residence in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Washington DC, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.

Additional Information

• This role requires eligibility to work in the U.S. without restrictions and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.