ProFound · 23 hours ago
Labor and Employment Counsel
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expProFound Executive Search is assisting Relay Resources in finding a Labor and Employment Counsel. The Counsel will act as the primary legal advisor on employment and labor matters, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while fostering a disability-centric workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead strategist promoting collaborative labor relations and the lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements
Manage union relationships with SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and LIUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America), and ensure compliance with labor contracts
Advise on contract administration, grievance handling, and arbitration processes, including strategy, resolution, and prevention
Maintain effective relationships with union leadership and industry labor relations contacts, and monitor trends related to wages, hours, working conditions, and benefits
Ensure Relay Resources team leaders have the tools and training required to effectively create a disability-inclusive work environment, consistent with customer requirements and in compliance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement
Provide guidance and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws (including but not limited to FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, NLRA, and related wage/hour, leave, anti-discrimination, recruitment, onboarding, workplace safety, and data privacy requirements)
Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, and procedures
Monitor regulatory changes and update practices accordingly
Manage investigations and responses to any federal or state employment claims or inquiries
Audit Relay Resources employment practices and records to ensure compliance and provide solutions for gaps, training needs, and / or compliance software or technology solutions
Partner with HR and leadership on complex employee relations issues and dispute resolution. Provide consultation and support in disciplinary matters
Conduct internal investigations into workplace complaints and advise on corrective actions
Support Relay’s initiatives related to disability, equity, and inclusion from a legal perspective. Strengthen organizational effectiveness through clear policies, procedures, and practices
Ensure team leaders have tools and training to manage employee situations consistent with Relay’s disability-centric values and culture
Use systems, tools, and data to identify trends, report findings, and recommend process improvements
Develop and deliver training for managers on labor and employment compliance
Mitigate legal risks through proactive strategies and documentation
Manage outside counsel relationships when specialized expertise is required
Lead, set goals, and provide direction for the Manager of Employee and Labor Relations and the Labor Relations Specialist
Provide coaching and guidance for the HR team members in all legal and compliance matters
Develop effective working partnerships with Relay Resources function leads and Relay Resources Team Leaders. Provide counsel on all legal and employment compliance matters. Recommend practices to mitigate employee and labor relations issues
Represent Relay’s values, culture, and policies with Union Leadership and representatives
Advance the Relay Resources mission to transform workplaces and communities by championing disability inclusion through legally sound and strategic practices
Serve as the primary legal advisor across a disability-centric organization
Guide and support leaders in implementing accessible, compliant, and equitable practices
Actively engage with emerging issues and best practices in disability law and inclusion, and bring forward ideas and guidance that strengthen organizational impact and credibility
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to share expertise and influence practice, such as participating in trainings, presentations, publications, or professional forums related to disability inclusion and employment law
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in Oregon (or ability to obtain) within 6 months
Minimum 7 years of experience in employment and labor law, including union negotiations and grievance handling
Knowledge of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, NLRA, wage/hour laws, and other employment regulations, with experience monitoring updates, interpreting, and applying laws and regulations in day-to-day workplace matters
Communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with experience explaining complex legal guidance clearly, working collaboratively in negotiations, and identifying practical, compliant solutions
Commitment to Relay Resources' mission of disability inclusion and workplace equity
Preferred
Prior in-house counsel experience in a unionized environment
Familiarity with disability-centric employment practices
Experience in nonprofit or social enterprise settings
Company
ProFound
ProFound organizes a professional network of disability-inclusive leaders.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.47M2023-03-13Pre Seed· $0.47M
Leadership Team
Angus Scott
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-01
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