Assistant General Counsel, Labor Relations

ABM•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

ABM, a Fortune 500 Company with more than $8 Billion in revenue, is a leading provider of facility solutions with over 100,000 employees deployed in more than 300 offices throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers manufacturing plants and airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. ABM is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Labor Relations to report to the Associate General Counsel for Labor Law and Labor Relations. The Assistant General Counsel, Law and Labor Relations will advise on labor law issues, handle collective bargaining and labor matters, and oversee outside professionals handling specific labor matters throughout the enterprise. The successful candidate will have a depth of knowledge in traditional labor law matters, be articulate in presentation, and have an ability to work with a variety of individuals within the organization and beyond.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law; admitted and in good standing with state bar
A minimum of five years of experience, including demonstrable experience in traditional labor law matters, including handling NLRB agency claims, labor arbitration matters and collective bargaining advice
Must be able to travel throughout U.S. as needed for occasional trips lasting 2 to 5 business days.
High proficiency with electronic legal research and MS Office.
Comfortable with technology in general.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate will have had active, front-line litigation experience which includes court appearances, legal research and persuasive writing, and developing/ implementing litigation strategy.
Extensive direct client contact, including collaboration on proactive, cost-effective legal solutions.
Prior law firm experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide legal management and guidance to enterprise field operations and human resources professionals on traditional labor law issues, labor arbitration matters, union-related litigation, and unfair labor practice matters.
Handle collective bargaining negotiations at various U.S. locations.
Work with and manage outside counsel on union-related litigation, arbitration and National Labor Relations Board matters.
Provide clear and concise legal advice, both written and verbal, to field operation leaders and senior leadership.
Ensure senior legal leadership receives timely and accurate reporting of litigation matters, including information on spend and accrual.
Build confidence and develop trust of field executives and managers.