Senior Counsel, Labor Relations

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Philadelphia, PA

65d•Remote

About The Position

Handles moderate to complex legal matters and projects in areas of traditional labor law, NLRB matters, collective bargaining and contract administration and helps implement Company strategy in those areas under the supervision of the Vice President, Labor.

Requirements

Must live and work in the U.S.
Juris Doctorate (accredited)
Six (6) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement), with particular emphasis in areas of collective bargaining and matters arising under the NLRA.
State Bar Licensure.
Minimum of 50% travel requirement
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a major city near an airport for the work location.

Responsibilities

Act as Company representative during collective bargaining with various unions.
Provide legal advice and counsel on issues arising under the NLRA.
Reviews legal publications and pending legislation and advises management of changes that impact the Company, business and industry.
Provide legal advice and counsel on the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
Conducts risk assessment in connection with customer, vendor, operations, industry and/or business issues.
Advises management on most appropriate response or action.
Will be responsible for management of outside counsel activities as necessary including determining effective business and legal strategy to address litigation and/or other specific operations or Company needs.