Labor Relations Attorney

Overview

Labor Relations Attorney for a utility with approximately 7500 represented employees. Provides strategic advice, counsel, and creative problem-solving on labor relations matters to executive leadership and operations. Serves as a subject matter expert in labor relations and helps to ensure that the contract administration, grievance procedure and educational development needs of the organization are met. Ensures the consistent administration of the collective bargaining contracts and uniformity in the execution the company's labor strategy. Represents the company in arbitration hearings regarding discipline and contract interpretation.

- In a fast-paced work environment, manage a high volume of inquiries seeking advice and counsel concerning fact-finding investigations, the grievance procedure, discipline, the duty to bargain and other legal requirements under the National Labor Relations Act and the interpretation of the various collective bargaining contracts.

- Establish and maintain relationships with management representatives and union leadership and partner with both groups to facilitate the resolution of labor issues.

- Represent the company in labor arbitrations concerning discipline and matters of contract interpretation. Preparation for the arbitration proceeding to include investigating the facts to develop the case, conducting in-depth legal research and reviewing arbitration precedence to develop the theory of the case and writing post hearing briefs.

- Participate in collective bargaining.

- Present to executive leadership on notable arbitration decisions and HR Labor Relations initiatives.

- Draft labor relations updates and correspondence for company-wide distribution.

- Facilitate skills-based labor relations training for all management employees.

- Serve as company advocate in NYS Unemployment Insurance hearings, as needed.

- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience and

- Juris Doctorate

Preferred Education/Experience

- NYS Bar Admission

Relevant Work Experience

- 5-7 years Full time labor relations experience at a large, unionized employer or large union which must including arbitration experience as advocate. Other litigation experience may be an acceptable substitute. Required

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Required

- Competence in all Microsoft applications. Required

- Competence in data analytics and labor costing. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

- Must sit or stand to answer a phone for entire shift

- Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift

- Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to use hands for entire shift

Additional Physical Demands

- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.