Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law

📋 Description

• Provide legal counsel on a broad range of US legal matters, focusing mainly on labor and employment issues, to Airbus entities throughout the US.

• Act as a project leader and advisor for labor relations on various corporate special initiatives as requested.

• Collaborate with management and HR teams to offer guidance and direction, fostering a positive employee relations atmosphere.

• Oversee employment law-related activities for US entities in conjunction with the Senior Legal Counsel for Labor and Employment.

• Assist in the investigations and operations of the People Matter Network, including support for Employee Relations Managers.

• Draft, negotiate, and conduct legal reviews of Executive Employment Agreements, Retention Agreements, and Severance Agreements.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of training sessions for executives, management, and HR stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

• Admission to the bar in one or more of the following states: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, or Oklahoma.

• Current on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.

• A minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience, with a focus on management-side labor and employment matters.

• Experience with state or federal agencies that enforce labor and employment laws.

• Skilled in labor relations strategy and execution.

• Proficient in using Google Suite.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Incentive compensation which may include profit-sharing arrangements.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

• Paid time off, including personal days, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage encompassing medical (both traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescriptions, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefits.

• Upskilling and development opportunities via our global Leadership University, offering unlimited access to over 10,000 e-learning courses and certifications.