[Hiring] Labor & Union Relations Attorney @Orion Placement

Role Description

• Represent labor unions and their members in a broad range of labor relations and union matters.
• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and advise clients on contract interpretation and enforcement.
• Handle union contract grievances, grievance arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Litigate and advocate in disciplinary hearings and other employment-related matters affecting union members.
• Serve as a primary legal liaison and trusted advisor to union leadership and executive boards.
• Respond to critical incidents and provide timely counsel and representation when needed.
• Attend union meetings and work directly with clients throughout Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley.
• Represent clients before administrative and regulatory agencies, including labor relations boards and other relevant forums.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, arbitration submissions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop practical, strategic solutions to complex labor and union relations matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of directly relevant union-side labor law experience.
• 1+ years of experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements, union contracts, or handling related labor negotiations.
• Experience with grievance arbitrations and/or litigation of disciplinary matters.
• Strong negotiation, litigation, advocacy, research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with union leadership and clients.
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed throughout the Long Island, New York City, and Hudson Valley region.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• At least 1 year of directly relevant union-side labor law experience involving collective bargaining agreement negotiations, union contract matters, grievance arbitrations, and/or litigation of disciplinary matters.
• Experience limited to employment law, workers' compensation, unemployment, or other related practice areas without direct union contract and labor relations experience will not qualify.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance