Labor Relations Counsel: Union Negotiations & Compliance

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock International is seeking an early-career attorney to advise on traditional labor and employment matters across its gaming and hospitality operations. This role offers hands-on experience in collective bargaining, union relations, and compliance in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.

Key responsibilities include negotiating CBAs, managing grievances and arbitrations, and handling discipline, leaves of absence, and wage-hour compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to give practical, business-minded advice to non-lawyers.
• Ability to handle several matters at once and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise property management and human resources on labor relations matters, including interpreting CBAs.
• Support collective bargaining negotiations with proposals, research, costs, and language drafting.
• Manage grievances and support labor arbitrations.
• Respond to unfair labor practice charges and petitions before NLRB and state authorities.
• Advise on union organizing activity and lawful management communications during campaigns.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on employment law issues including discipline, leaves, accommodations, wage/hour compliance, and anti-discrimination/harassment compliance.
• Assist with agency charges and audits (EEOC, DOL, state agencies).
• Support outside counsel in employment litigation and manage discovery and case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Business-minded advice

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Hard Rock International is seeking an early-career attorney to advise on traditional labor and employment matters across its gaming and hospitality operations. This role offers hands-on experience in collective bargaining, union relations, and compliance in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.

Key responsibilities include negotiating CBAs, managing grievances and arbitrations, and handling discipline, leaves of absence, and wage-hour compliance.