Assistant General Counsel

STA Family of Companies • Wall Township, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel has a primary focus on direct management of labor relations matters, while also providing support to the Chief Legal Officer, for the company’s locations across the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, pragmatic, business-minded lawyer with extensive experience in labor relations, as well as general legal counseling and commercial transaction experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in leading and managing all aspects of labor relations.
• Ability for travel up to 75%
• Demonstrated contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and prioritize competing business needs.
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company.
• 5-10 years of applicable experience in labor relations, managing a high volume of multi-union, multi-state CBAs.
• Strong academic background and a J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one state - if not NJ, then must be eligible to be licensed as In-House Counsel

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and negotiate initial and renewal labor agreements, including cost modeling, in close collaboration with local business and HR teams.
• Serve as a direct contact with union leaders.
• Serve as primary Legal counsel for grievances, unfair labor practice charges, and other employment matters across the U.S. and Canada.
• Create and provide training on employee relations, and various legal and compliance topics.
• Assist with company compliance with U.S. and Canada laws.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation for board and committee meetings and maintaining corporate minute books and records.
• Assist with M&A.
• Work with outside counsel as needed.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts.
• Provide quality and timely legal advice to various teams across the organization.
• Support the CLO in connection with other strategic projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level