Senior Counsel – Labor Management Relations

Locations: Los Angeles | Sacramento | Portland | San Diego | San Francisco

Position Overview

A leading national AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Labor Management Relations Group. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with employers across a diverse range of industries on complex labor and employment matters. Our attorneys serve as trusted advisors to executives, in-house counsel, and human resources professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise management clients on labor relations strategy and day-to-day employment counseling

• Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations

• Administer grievance procedures and represent employers in labor arbitrations

• Counsel employers during union organizing campaigns

• Handle labor issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions

• Represent employers in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

• Partner closely with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal counsel that minimizes risk while supporting organizational goals

Industries Served

• Hospitality

• Healthcare

• Manufacturing

• Transportation

• Construction

• Entertainment

• Real Estate Development

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in labor and employment law, with a focus on representing management

• Currently licensed to practice law in California, Washington, or Oregon

• Significant experience in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, grievance administration, and labor arbitrations

• Demonstrated experience advising employers on union organizing campaigns

• Strong writing, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Experience representing employers in administrative trials before the NLRB is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $225,000 – $280,000 (commensurate with years of practice and relevant experience)

• Eligible for annual performance bonuses based on productivity

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and collegial firm culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Resume

• Writing sample

• Law school transcript