Labor and Employment Counsel
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Serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment and labor matters for Relay Resources, leading employee and union relations strategy and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. Partner with HR leadership to foster a disability-centric, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead strategist for collaborative labor relations and lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements
- Manage union relationships with SEIU and LIUNA, ensuring compliance with labor contracts
- Advise on contract administration, grievance handling, and arbitration processes
- Provide guidance and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, NLRA)
- Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and procedures; monitor regulatory changes
- Manage investigations and responses to federal or state employment claims or inquiries
- Partner with HR and leadership on complex employee relations issues and dispute resolution
- Develop and deliver training for managers on labor and employment compliance
- Lead, set goals, and provide direction for the Manager of Employee and Labor Relations and the Labor Relations Specialist
- Advance the Relay Resources mission by championing disability inclusion through legally sound practices
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Oregon (or ability to obtain) within 6 months
- Minimum 7 years of experience in employment and labor law
- Experience with union negotiations and grievance handling
- Knowledge of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, NLRA, wage/hour laws, and other employment regulations
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to Relay Resources’ mission of disability inclusion and workplace equity
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Minimum 7 years of experience in employment and labor law, including union negotiations and grievance handling
Nice to Have
- Prior in-house counsel experience in a unionized environment
- Familiarity with disability-centric employment practices
- Experience in nonprofit or social enterprise settings
About ProFound
Relay Resources is a leading disability social enterprise nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest, with a mission to transform workplaces and communities by championing disability inclusion.