Labor Law Counsel

JLL; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL seeks an experienced Labor Law Counsel to lead labor strategy and negotiations with unions across the AMR region, serving as the primary negotiator on CBAs and advising HR on day-to-day employee life cycle matters.

This attorney-level role partners with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence, developing training materials, policies, and reference tools to strengthen labor relations capabilities. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• JD required with active bar admission in good standing.
• At least three (3) years of professional labor law experience.
• Experience leading CBA negotiations and handling union petitions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead collective bargaining agreement negotiations and related discussions.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives and HR on complex labor matters.
• Develop training programs, templates, and policies to strengthen labor relations capabilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal counsels

Communication

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Labor Law Counsel

Reports to: Head of US Labor Law | Region: AMR

Position Summary

The Labor Law Counsel is an attorney-level role responsible for leading labor strategy and negotiation with labor unions as JLL’s primary negotiator, including first generation and renewed collective bargaining agreements. As legal counsel, the Labor Law Counsel also assesses and resolves issues involving JLL’s unionized workforce, serving as a strategic liaison between JLL management and union representatives while advising on risk mitigation across the AMR region. In addition to this core negotiation and strategy mandate, the role will manage union petitions, transitions involving unionized employee populations and provide legal advisory support to the HR function on day-to-day employee life cycle matters affecting the unionized workforce.

This role partners closely with business line leadership and HR Centers of Excellence and plays a key role in building labor training programs, tools, templates, processes, and reference materials that strengthen JLL’s labor relations capability firmwide.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiations & Strategic Counsel

• Prepares for and leads collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations and discussions.
• Provides strategic counsel to senior executives, HR Business Partners, and HR leadership on complex, high-risk labor matters.
• Identifies and resolves high-risk, complex union matters through recommended actions and oversight.
• Serves as point of contact for outside counsel on arbitrations, litigation, and audits and may be required to manage internally.

Legal Advisory to HR

• Serves as legal advisor to the HR function on day-to-day labor relations issues, including hearings, grievances, and meetings.
• Provides legal guidance to managers and HR partners on appropriate investigation techniques and considerations.
• Ensures compliance with CBAs, company policies, and applicable laws for various stages of the employee life cycle, including onboarding, pay, disciplinary considerations, and termination.

Coaching, Training & Team Leadership

• Functions as a collaborative coach, providing guidance and support on labor relations matters.
• Conducts training sessions on labor relations and employment law topics, including discipline, policies, mandated work rules, EEO, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborates on evaluating and refining internal policies and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assists the Head of US Labor Law in creating, administering, and implementing the organization’s labor relations strategies, initiatives, and programs, as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) required, with active bar admission in good standing. Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resource Administration, or a similar field is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in labor law and/or labor and employee relations.
• Prior experience leading CBA negotiations is required.
• Prior experience handling union petitions is preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Familiarity with labor and employment laws, with the ability to assess evidence and reach fair conclusions consistent with policies, work rules, and applicable laws.
  • Strong understanding of collective bargaining concepts and the grievance process.
  • Ability to read and apply the terms of a client’s Master Service Agreement.
  • Experience developing and leading training programs on labor and/or employment law topics.
  • Experience presenting to large, diverse groups on varied and complex labor issues.
  • Ability to break down and communicate complex labor issues clearly to different levels of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment, handling sensitive situations with diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to prioritize work and respond to stakeholders in a timely, courteous manner.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with matter management systems, as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

  This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

  Expected compensation for this position:

  120,000.00 – 145,000.00 USD per year

  Location:

  Remote –Chicago, IL, New York, NY

  Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

  JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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