Counsel Labor Litigation

Job Description - Counsel Labor Litigation (252647)

Counsel Labor Litigation - ( 252647 )

National Express companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Lisle, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America. Learn more at

POSITION: Counsel, Labor Relations

REPORTS TO: Vice President/Assistant General Counsel, Labor Relations

LOCATION: Open (Remote)

BASIC FUNCTION: As a member of the Labor Relations Team within the Legal Department, the Counsel, Labor Relations will have primary responsibility for labor negotiations at our many geographically dispersed operating locations. The role will also interact closely with managers and senior leadership, providing prompt and accurate day‑to‑day advice on a wide range of labor relations topics including collective bargaining negotiations, CBA interpretation, grievance handling, policy and procedure implementation, labor litigation, labor law training, and responding to administrative or regulatory matters.

• Function as lead negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations while collaborating closely with managers and senior leaders to develop targeted strategies for individual contract negotiations that align with the Company’s business objectives and initiatives.
• Communicate guidelines for successful labor negotiations to managers and senior leaders and facilitate the process by providing timely updates.
• Assist senior leaders in developing the Company’s collective bargaining strategy and ensure consistent application of such strategy throughout the organization.
• Provide day‑to‑day advice and counsel to managers regarding the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements including issuing discipline, implementing policies and procedures, conducting workplace investigations, and making discipline decisions.
• Manage the Company’s responses to labor petitions filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Develop strategies for responding to labor petitions that are consistent with the Company’s business objectives and initiatives.
• Develop, prepare, and deliver training and educational materials on labor and employment matters such as compliance with various regulations in the US for managers, HR, and senior leaders.
• Represent the Company in labor litigation, including arbitration hearings, NLRB cases, and other matters before federal and state agencies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor Relations, or the General Counsel, such as providing advice and counsel to other labor negotiators on collective bargaining law and strategy, assisting external labor counsel with litigation, and supporting strike contingency planning.

Pay range for this position is $110,000-$125,000 annual salary.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
• 3+ years of legal practice experience with a law firm and/or in‑house legal department, including experience working with labor unions in traditional labor law/labor relations matters.
• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance to front‑line operations team, senior executives, and HR.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information.
• Demonstrated sound business ethics and consistently adhering to and promoting these in all business and personal transactions.
• Ability to manage deadlines, organize and prioritize work and collaborate with other functional teams.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, presentation, persuasion, problem‑management, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and related…