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Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment

GE Aviation
Posted Aug 20
Full Time
Evendale, Ohio

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about navigating the complexities of labor and employment law? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a significant impact? Join our Labor and Employment team, where you'll play a pivotal role in advising human resources and management on a broad spectrum of labor and employment laws. From anti-discrimination and harassment law to pay laws, leave of absence regulations, and reductions in force, your guidance will be crucial in ensuring our company remains compliant and forward-thinking.
In this role, you'll also be at the forefront of labor relations, including union negotiations, and will be instrumental in defending the company in employment-related litigation, agency matters, and arbitrations. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position that combines legal expertise with strategic counsel, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Expertise: Specialize in a wide range of employee-related laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination and harassment law, pay laws, leave of absence laws, and reductions in force.
  • Labor Relations:  Provide expert guidance and counsel on labor relations, including assisting with labor negotiations.
  • Training & Compliance: Deliver training and legal counsel to ensure compliance with labor and employment laws and policies.
  • Contract Management: Review and draft various employment-related agreements.
  • Litigation & Representation: Represent the company (or manage outside counsel) in litigation, mediations, employment/labor arbitrations, and before various administrative agencies.
  • Policy Development: Draft and develop employment-related policies and procedures.
  • Investigations: Advise on or conduct internal investigations to ensure legal and ethical standards are upheld.

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 12 years of licensed practice in US labor and employment law.
  • Extensive experience in traditional labor law.
  • Member in good standing with the relevant Bar.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Proven experience advising global companies on labor and employment matters, either as in-house counsel or with an external law firm.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues.
  • Proven track record of leading programs and projects to successful outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be a key player in a team that values your expertise and insights. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference, apply today!

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes