Counsel Labor Relations

National Express • Warrenville, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a seasoned management-side labor relations attorney ready to make a strategic impact in a mission-driven organization? We’re hiring a Senior Counsel, Labor Relations to help shape and lead labor relations strategy across our nationwide operations. As a key member of our Legal & Labor Relations team, you’ll work closely with leadership to manage collective bargaining, labor disputes, and compliance in a dynamic, unionized environment.

Requirements

• J.D. and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of labor law experience, ideally in transportation, logistics, or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA, FMLA, ADA, and other employment statutes.
• Proven success in union negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Teamsters, ATU, or UFCW bargaining units.
• Prior in-house counsel experience in a multi-site, unionized organization.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations across multiple regions.
• Advise on contract interpretation, grievance handling, and labor law compliance.
• Represent the company in arbitrations, mediations, and proceedings before the NLRB and other agencies.
• Partner with Operations and HR to align labor strategy with business goals.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and provide proactive legal guidance.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual.
• Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed