Remote Senior Labor Counsel | East Coast CBAs Lead

Transdev; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Senior Labor Counsel to join the Corporate Legal Department. The role centers on traditional labor law matters, leading collective bargaining negotiations, handling arbitrations, and advising management on union-related issues across designated divisions in the United States.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in complex multi-site union environments, strong judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with operational objectives. Travel ~50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the state of residence.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant labor and employment law experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead union contract negotiations as chief spokesperson with strategic guidance.
• Partner with business leaders to develop negotiation strategies and proposals.
• Oversee administration of multiple CBAs and compliance with labor laws.
• Research federal, state, and local labor laws impacting negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations expertise

Negotiation leadership

NLRB experience

Arbitration management

Policy advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

AAA

FMCS

Job description

Transdev is seeking a Senior Labor Counsel to join the Corporate Legal Department. The role centers on traditional labor law matters, leading collective bargaining negotiations, handling arbitrations, and advising management on union-related issues across designated divisions in the United States.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in complex multi-site union environments, strong judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with operational objectives. Travel ~50% is expected.