Work closely with HR/Labor Relations leadership and other members of First Student and First Transits management team regarding labor and employment law matters.
Provide day-to-day advisory services to field operations management with respect to labor relations and employment law issues.
The Labor Counsel may reside anywhere in California or Arizona.
Major Responsibilities
- Represent the Company before Federal, State and Local agencies at arbitration, mediation, and in collective bargaining
- Serve as chief negotiator in collective bargaining with a variety of unions for a variety of FGA operations.
- Represent the Company at the NLRB on representation issues
- Provide operations management and HR Department with day-to-day advice and guidance regarding all human resources issues, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Assist managers and Regional HR Managers in the analysis, strategy development and communication of new labor laws passed at the national, state or municipality level that affect our employees.
- Open to remote candidates if easily accessible to travel within assigned region and to Cincinnati NA Headquarters.
- Travel up to 75%.
Minimum Education & Certifications Required
- Law degree.
- 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear, concise, organized and persuasive manner.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently but also perform as a strong team player.
- Superior interpersonal skills.
- Able to collaborate with diverse personalities.
Tactful, mature, and flexible.
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First.
We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.