Job Description
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations
· Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical advice and solutions
· Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
· Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
· Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings and conferences.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position will be competitive, based on experience and qualifications.
Job Title: Labor Relations Associate and Junior Counsel
Experience: Preferably three (3) to five (5) years employment law experience in labor relations or labor law, in either a corporate or law firm setting.
Education: Juris Doctorate degree with admission to practice law in at least one state.
Responsibilities: - Support NFSA’s collective bargaining on behalf of approximately 200 unionized fire sprinkler contractors - Serve as a management trustee on various Taft-Harley employee benefits funds - Perform a wide variety of labor relations/legal services for the Association and its constituents - Conduct research and draft reports/statistical analysis for collective bargaining - Develop negotiation plans and strategies - Draft provisions for and amendments to collective bargaining agreements - Serve as a fiduciary trustee on various Taft-Hartley pension, health and welfare, education, and other benefit funds - Support member contractors with contract administration, grievance, arbitration, and NLRB issues - Research and draft various Association policies & procedures - Participate in public policy review and drafting - Oversee various committees associated with the collective bargaining process - Develop strong working relationships with Association member contractors, union officials, and members of the Association’s Board of Directors - Assist the NFSA Labor/Legal Staff and President on various day-to-day issues as assigned - Develop expertise in labor, legal and governance issues pertinent to NFSA - Keep departmental records and files well organized
JOB CHARACTERISTICS: - Fast-paced environment with multiple projects simultaneously - Strong focus on building and maintaining relationships - Adherence to established guidelines and procedures - Consensus-driven decision-making - Open and effective communication - Ability to work with and through others - Persuasive communication style - Willingness to help and support others when needed
Requirements: - Juris Doctorate degree - Admission to practice law in at least one state - Three (3) to five (5) years employment law experience in labor relations or labor law - Excellent planning, delegating, and organizing skills - Excellent written, verbal, and quantitative skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications - Ability to succeed in a consensus environment - Strong teamwork and collaboration skills - Knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations - Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions - Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information - Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings and conferences
Salary Information: The salary for this position is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
