Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

Role Overview

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel and proactive advice on employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination/harassment, pay practices, leave and accommodation, and reductions in force
• Support labor relations strategies, including collective bargaining obligations, contract interpretation, unfair labor practice defense, and arbitration resolution
• Develop and deliver preventative law training and practical guidance that drives compliance and manager confidence
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and create clear, scalable policies/procedures
• Represent the company—or manage outside counsel—in employment litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and agency proceedings
• Advise on or conduct internal investigations with rigor, discretion, and sound judgment
• Serve as the subject matter expert for investigations, threat response calls, wage and hour updates, Talent Acquisition-related matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum 5 years of licensed practice advising management on U.S. labor and employment law (in-house or management side law firm)
• Traditional labor law experience (e.g., collective bargaining, NLRA, grievance/arbitration)
• Member in good standing of a relevant state bar
• Must have a history of ethical practice, with no current or past disciplinary actions or formal reprimands from any state bar association or licensing authority

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness