136 applicants

Company

Bechtel Corporation · 14 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for managing assigned employment and labor-related matters working closely with both senior management, Labor Relations, and Human Resources.

Management and handling of domestic and international labor and/or employment litigation matters

Investigating, responding and advising on state, federal and international government administrative actions

Advice on data privacy matters, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related laws

Advice and counsel on strategic domestic and international labor and industrial relations issues, collectively bargained benefits programs, and individual grievance matters

Preparing and presenting training across a variety of labor and employment issues; and supporting internal customers in the development of policies and best practices.

The position requires determination of case strategy

Effective communication to management regarding litigation developments and costs

Retention and management of outside counsel and internal resources in accordance with Bechtel litigation objectives and case budgets

Management of Bechtel compliance with discovery requirements, including e-discovery obligations, and supervision of Legal Assistant case support

Representation of Bechtel at settlement conferences, mediations and arbitrations; preparation of Bechtel witnesses for deposition; and representation of Bechtel with respect to government audits and internal investigations.

Qualification

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Employment LawLitigation ExperienceGovernment Projects ExperienceDavis Bacon Act ComplianceService Contract Act ComplianceInflation Reduction Act ComplianceClass ActionsArbitrationsSingle Plaintiff LitigationAdministrative ActionsGlobal Government AuditsClient Service Skills

Required

J.D. with strong educational background

10 or more years labor, employment and litigation experience with major firm and/or in house labor/employment group (both U.S. and international)

Admitted to practice law in one or more jurisdictions

Significant experience handling labor and employment matters related to government projects (e.g., DOE, DOD, NASA)

Experience with Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and Inflation Reduction Act compliance

Experience with a broad variety of case types, including class actions, arbitrations, single plaintiff litigation, and administrative actions both in and outside of the U.S.

Experience in responding to global governmental audits and investigations

Collegial approach to the practice of law

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure; strong initiative

Exceptional analytical and investigative skills, with strong attention to detail

Strong presentation and negotiation skills

Experience interfacing with executive management, and high level of client service skills

Willingness and ability to travel regularly