Senior Labor Counsel Remote Union Negotiations Lead

Transdev; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Senior Labor Counsel to join the Corporate Legal Department. The role focuses on traditional labor law matters, including leading collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration management, and NLRB proceedings, with significant travel across the United States.

The candidate will act as lead negotiator for CBAs in the assigned region, balancing legal risk, operational goals, and employee relations in a fast-paced, highly operational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar of the resident state.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant labor and employment law experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead union contract negotiations as chief spokesperson.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of CBAs.
• Advise HR and leadership on labor strategy and risk.
• Represent the company in NLRB matters and arbitrations.
• Travel up to 50% across assigned divisions.

Skills

Labor law expertise

Negotiation

Arbitration

NLRB experience

Education

JD from accredited law school

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Transdev is seeking a Senior Labor Counsel to join the Corporate Legal Department. The role focuses on traditional labor law matters, including leading collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration management, and NLRB proceedings, with significant travel across the United States.

The candidate will act as lead negotiator for CBAs in the assigned region, balancing legal risk, operational goals, and employee relations in a fast-paced, highly operational environment.