Sr Labor Attorney

NextEra Energy

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Senior Labor Attorney to join the employment, benefits, labor and immigration team at our Juno Beach headquarters. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of experience in management-side labor law and will enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position will advise on labor matters across the corporate enterprise, including matters outside Florida.

Requirements

JD from an accredited school with exceptional academic credentials
Minimum of 9 years of experience practicing management-side labor law at a national law firm or as in house counsel
Member in good standing of a state bar and ability to be certified as Florida authorized in house counsel
Experience leading labor strategy and negotiations
The ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks, including economic, legal and reputational
The ability to communicate effectively with employees across the enterprise, including senior leaders
The ability self-motivate, to work with minimal supervision, and assume significant responsibility
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Willingness to partner with cross-functional teams and legal practitioners in other areas
Member in Good Standing of State Bar
High School Grad / GED
Juris Doctorate
Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 5+ years

Nice To Haves

experience with utilities or in the energy industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as primary legal advisor on all aspects of labor and union-related matters across the United States and Canada (coordinating with Canadian counsel as needed), including collective bargaining, disciplinary actions, grievances, union representation campaigns, labor disputes, labor strategy and unfair labor practice matters
Develop and advise on proactive labor strategies, including union awareness and risk assessments
Represent the company as first chair in labor arbitrations and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board
Support collective bargaining negotiations
Manage union campaigns and representation matters from strategy through execution
Review and advise on collective bargaining agreement provisions and company policies applicable to various bargaining units
Review and advise on policies and practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Advise on labor strategy and prevailing wage laws in connection with construction projects
Provide training on labor law issues to business unit leaders
Travel within and outside Florida (10-25%)
Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
Performs other job-related duties as assigned