Labor Relations Counsel

5-10 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

A writing sample will be required as part of the interview process.



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Minimum Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law required.
Member in good standing of the Bar.
Five (5) years of related experience in labor law and litigation required, ten (10) or more years preferred.
Experience in collective bargaining, grievance handling, and arbitration preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, senior legal and aviation professionals, and pilots.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects.
Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions.
Knowledge of the Railway Labor Act and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred.
Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to travel, sometimes on short notice, up to 75% of the time.
Previous experience working in the aviation industry is preferred.

Labor Relations Counsel - Chicago, IL

Organization: Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Experience: 5+ years of labor law and litigation experience
Type: Full-time, exempt

ALPA, the largest airline pilot union in the world, is seeking a highly experienced Labor Relations Counsel for our office in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will provide support and assistance to pilot governing bodies and individual members on a wide range of labor relations issues. You will also handle negotiations, coordinate with involved parties, and manage contracts and legal cases. This position requires a thorough understanding of applicable laws and ALPA policies and procedures, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide assistance and support to pilot governing bodies and individual members on employment-related matters.
Use comprehensive knowledge of labor laws and ALPA policies and procedures to handle complex labor relations assignments.
Coordinate negotiations and maintain communication with involved parties.
Monitor and administer contracts and handle FAA actions against individual pilots.
Prepare summaries of NTSB Accident/Incident hearings and manage case management functions.
Occasionally work on national projects in the Washington, . area.
Actively listen, build trust, and adapt tactics to fit the audience.
Be available to respond to safety-related emergency inquiries at any hour.
Travel up to 75% of the time, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law required.
Member in good standing of the Bar.
5+ years of experience in labor law and litigation; 10+ years preferred.
Experience in collective bargaining, grievance handling, and arbitration preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects.
Independent judgment and problem-solving skills in time-pressured and urgent situations.
Knowledge of the Railway Labor Act and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred.
Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or equivalent, preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands:

Constant use of a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and local area, and communicate accurately.
Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and retrieve items up to 10 lbs.
While traveling, may need to move, raise, reach, and retrieve luggage up to 50 lbs.

ALPA offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required!
Health care benefits on day one for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children.
15 days of paid vacation and 12 holidays per year, plus 2 volunteer days.
Generous sick and bereavement leave.
Competitive parental leave.
Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
Retiree health plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Optional benefits, including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits.
Partial remote work opportunities.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a writing sample as part of the interview process. ALPA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We highly value all applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Join the ALPA team and make a positive impact on the aviation industry! Apply now for the Labor Relations Counsel position in Chicago, IL.

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401k Plan, health care benefits, vacation and holiday leave, sick and bereavement leave, parental leave, disability and life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retiree health plan, education assistance program, optional benefits including pet insurance and legal plan, partial remote work opportunities.

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Legal research, collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitration, negotiation, legal writing, communication, organization, coordination, judgement, problem-solving, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law.

Interested applicants are requested to submit an online application at the provided link.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law, member in good standing of the Bar.

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