Traditional Labor Associate Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Boston is actively seeking a Traditional Labor Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The role involves advising and counseling employers on federal and Massachusetts workplace laws, conducting due diligence for workplace law issues in acquisitions/mergers, handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and various other responsibilities related to labor relations and workplace issues. The ideal candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, MA Bar Admission, and a deep understanding of current agency enforcement techniques. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Duties:

• Provide advice and counsel to employers on federal and Massachusetts workplace laws.
• Conduct due diligence on employer operations for workplace law issues in acquisitions/mergers.
• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB.
• Research and write legal documents.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check, and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiate and/or provide legal advice on collective bargaining agreements.
• Handle grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise employers on wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodation, and other workplace matters.
• Review handbooks, policies, forms, compensation plans, and bonus plans for compliance.
• Conduct management training on labor relations, workplace issues, and harassment/discrimination/retaliation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• MA Bar Admission.
• 5+ years of traditional labor law experience preferred.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of traditional labor law.
• Legal research and writing abilities.
• Negotiation skills for collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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