Remote Labor & Union Relations Attorney - CBA Negotiator

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement's legal team in New York seeks an attorney with union-side labor law experience to represent labor unions and their members in collective bargaining, grievances, and disciplinary matters. This role offers hands-on responsibility and the chance to advise union leadership across Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley.

You will negotiate CBAs, handle arbitrations, and litigate disciplinary matters while serving as a trusted liaison to union leadership.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar in good standing.
• 1+ year of union-side labor law experience.
• 1+ year negotiating CBAs or handling labor negotiations.
• Experience with grievance arbitrations and/or disciplinary litigation.
• Strong negotiation, litigation, advocacy, research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent labor unions and their members in labor relations matters.
• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and advise on contract interpretation and enforcement.
• Handle union contract grievances, grievance arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Litigate and advocate in disciplinary hearings and related matters.
• Serve as a primary legal liaison to union leadership and executive boards.
• Respond to critical incidents and provide timely counsel and representation.
• Attend union meetings and work with clients across Long Island, NYC, and Hudson Valley.
• Represent clients before labor relations boards and other agencies.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and arbitration submissions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop practical, strategic labor solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Orion Placement's legal team in New York seeks an attorney with union-side labor law experience to represent labor unions and their members in collective bargaining, grievances, and disciplinary matters. This role offers hands-on responsibility and the chance to advise union leadership across Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley.

You will negotiate CBAs, handle arbitrations, and litigate disciplinary matters while serving as a trusted liaison to union leadership.