Description:
A Facility Management Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Labor Relations to report to the Associate General Counsel for Labor Law and Labor Relations in our downtown Cleveland, OH office.Job Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel, Law and Labor Relations will advise on labor law issues, handle collective bargaining and labor matters, and oversee outside professionals handling specific labor matters throughout the enterprise. The successful candidate will have a depth of knowledge in traditional labor law matters, be articulate in presentation, and have an ability to work with a variety of individuals within the organization and beyond.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide legal management and guidance to enterprise field operations and human resources professionals on traditional labor law issues, labor arbitration matters, union-related litigation, and unfair labor practice matters.
- Handle collective bargaining negotiations at various U.S. locations.
- Work with and manage outside counsel on union-related litigation, arbitration and National Labor Relations Board matters.
- Provide clear and concise legal advice, both written and verbal, to field operation leaders and senior leadership.
- Ensure senior legal leadership receives timely and accurate reporting of litigation matters, including information on spend and accrual.
- Build confidence and develop trust of field executives and managers.
Position Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law; admitted and in good standing with state bar
- A minimum of seven years of experience, including demonstrable experience in traditional labor law matters, including handling NLRB agency claims, labor arbitration matters and collective bargaining advice
- Must be able to travel throughout U.S. as needed for occasional trips lasting 2 to 5 business days.
- Preferred candidate will have had active, front-line litigation experience which includes court appearances, legal research and persuasive writing, and developing/ implementing litigation strategy.
- Extensive direct client contact, including collaboration on proactive, cost-effective legal solutions.
- Prior law firm experience highly desirable.
- High proficiency with electronic legal research and MS Office; comfortable with technology in general.
