Director of Labor Relations/Senior Attorney

APTIM • Dallas, TX • 1h ago

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Labor Relations / Senior Attorney to lead our labor relations function and conduct internal human resources/compliance investigations. This role, reporting to APTIM's Chief Compliance Officer, serves as a legal advisor to APTIM and investigates compliance and HR-related matters, ensuring fair, defensible outcomes with appropriate recommendations as needed.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Provide legal counsel to the company on labor relations matters, including union strategy, collective bargaining, multi-employer pension plans ("MEPP"), grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and contract interpretation.

Manage and advise company leadership about collective bargaining issues, including, for example, negotiations, interpretation, reductions-in-force planning, seniority, benefits, grievances and arbitrations.

Continue a positive, productive working relationship with union leaders that recognizes the functions of unions while protecting management rights.

Advise company leadership on risk related to employee relations, discipline, terminations, and workplace disputes.

Work on issues involving potential strikes or other job actions, including providing practical and legal advice with respect to these issues, particularly in the @context of multi-employer sites.

Advise company leadership with respect to labor issues involving proposals for new work.

Advise company on risk related to union pension and fringe benefit issues, including MEPPs.

Work in a double-breasted company environment, maintaining legal and appropriate structure and policies to comply with requirements.

Research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.

Investigate internal compliance matters, including, for example, allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Train and mentor internal Human Resources investigators on investigation protocols and best practices.

Conduct privileged, confidential investigations; document findings; and recommend corrective action.

Develop and review employment policies, work rules, and investigation protocols.

Basic Qualifications:

Preferred: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active license to practice law in any U.S. state (in good standing). Non-attorney candidates with strong, proven labor relations experience may be considered.

Preferred: Familiarity with large-scale industrial construction / maintenance along with environmental remediation civil projects. Basic construction knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations is a plus.

Minimum five years of experience practicing employment or labor law or serving in a senior labor relations role.

Experience in unionized environments, including contract negotiations, grievance adjudication, and labor-management matters.

Demonstrated experience leading investigations into employee concerns or compliance investigations.

Excellent legal writing, analysis, people, and advisory skills

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

Work that is worthy of your time and talent

Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

A voice in making our company better

Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $150K to $200K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Corp, is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

Company paid and optional Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

APTIM 401(k) Guide (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)

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