Remote Labor Union Attorney — Bargaining & Grievances

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced labor-law attorney to represent unions and members in a broad range of labor relations matters across Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley. You will negotiate collective bargaining agreements, advise on contract interpretation, and handle grievances, arbitrations, and related litigation.

The role requires NY Bar admission, 1+ year of union-side labor law experience, and a willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of directly relevant union side labor law experience.
• 1+ years negotiating collective bargaining agreements or related labor negotiations.
• Experience with grievance arbitrations and/or litigation of disciplinary matters.
• Strong negotiation, litigation, advocacy, research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent labor unions and their members in a broad range of labor relations and union matters.
• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and advise clients on contract interpretation and enforcement.
• Handle union contract grievances, grievance arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Litigate and advocate in disciplinary hearings and other employment related matters affecting union members.
• Serve as a primary legal liaison and trusted advisor to union leadership and executive boards.
• Respond to critical incidents and provide timely counsel and representation when needed.
• Attend union meetings and work directly with clients throughout Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley.
• Represent clients before administrative and regulatory agencies, including labor relations boards and other relevant forums.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, arbitration submissions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop practical, strategic solutions to complex labor and union relations matters.

Skills

New York Bar license

Union-side labor law

CBA negotiation

Grievance arbitration

Litigation

Research and writing

Communication skills

Travel to clients

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an experienced labor-law attorney to represent unions and members in a broad range of labor relations matters across Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley. You will negotiate collective bargaining agreements, advise on contract interpretation, and handle grievances, arbitrations, and related litigation.

The role requires NY Bar admission, 1+ year of union-side labor law experience, and a willingness to travel to client sites.