The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment will provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients in all areas of state and federal labor laws, will support the Human Resources team on employment matters, and will manage outside counsel in legal proceedings and union activity involving the company.  

Responsibilities:

Provide counsel and guidance to management on a wide range of labor/union matters, including interpretation of contract issues arising under collective bargaining agreements and advising on labor law issues and disputesManage disciplinary matters, grievances and arbitrationsParticipate in campaigns and bargaining with the unionsProvide training to business units regarding labor relations issues, union avoidance, etc.Provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients on issues involving employment law, including terminations, reasonable accommodations, employment agreements, wage/hour matters, disciplinary actions, performance management, and general employee relationsConduct and/or supervise internal investigations related to harassment, discrimination, and other law and policy violationsNegotiating, drafting, and providing advice on employment agreements, separation agreements, and other employment-related documentsConducting legal risk assessments and mitigating risk to the company by guiding internal clients to sound employment decisionsReview/revise existing policies and procedures, and drafting new ones when necessaryManage outside counsel in litigation, arbitrations, and administrative legal proceedingsRespond to administrative charges, pre-filing demands, and employment-related subpoenas and requests for personnel recordsEnsure compliance with employment-related regulations including ADA, FMLA, OFCCP, etc.Other duties consistent with the role as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law schoolActive member in good standing with at least one state bar association8+ years' experience in traditional labor and employment law in either a law firm or a corporate legal departmentExperience counseling management and/or handling arbitrations under the National Labor Relations ActExcellent verbal and written communication skills Expert level knowledge of labor and employment law and the ability to simplify and impart knowledge to non-expert internal clientsProficiency with Microsoft Office programs and toolsTravel up to 35% of the time

Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000