Corporate Counsel - Labor And Employment

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Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment
The candidate provides advice on issues relating to labor and employment law to labor relations, human resources, and operational division personnel at AAG, AS, and QX. Conducts legal research and analysis and investigates matters bearing on labor and employment law matters. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, letter agreements, and settlement agreements. Responds to demand letters and agency charges and manages and handles arbitrations and litigation, with or without assistance from outside counsel. Negotiates or participates in negotiating labor contracts upon request from Labor Relations. Collaborates with other in-house lawyers to establish common expectations with law firms and realize economies. Keep Legal division colleagues and other stakeholders abreast of legal developments and exposure. Manages outside legal counsel, including reviewing legal costs. Travels for client matters and to industry-related legal conferences. Should have 7+ years of experience of relevant law firm, government, or in-house experience, including extensive and current experience advising on compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws and risk avoidance for both union represented and non-union workgroups. Juris Doctor degree from leading law school, with strong personal academic credentials. Admission in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state and eligible to practice as in-house counsel in the State of Washington is needed. Should have the ability to quickly come up to speed on Company’s unique policies and processes, including collective bargaining agreements and industry specific regulations High school diploma or equivalent. Excellent written and oral communication skills, appropriate for lawyers, operational leaders, and human resources, including the ability to explain issues to individuals without a legal background. Practical judgment and the ability to balance business needs with potential legal risks even in ambiguous situations. Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable with direct, frequent interaction with corporate clients. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is needed. Deep knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following subjects: traditional labor law, preemption principles, workplace investigations, diversity and inclusion programs, applying rules of privilege in a corporate setting, California specific labor and employment laws, and/or employee benefits is a plus. Trial experience or experience handling labor arbitrations or collective bargaining is preferred.

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