Engage in key strategic decision making designed to reduce Airbus’ risks of reputational, legal and financial harm
Lead all functions related to labor and employment legal within the extended HR team and in direct coordination with the AAI General Counsel
Lead the function of investigations concerning People Matter conduct
Manage labor relations in alignment with the Positive Employee Relations strategy across the US One Roof
Manage labor relation issues, campaigns, organizing responses and petition filings in the US
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for execution of employee relations, leave, employment lay claims and risk mitigation opportunities
Lead US stakeholder in the International Labor Law (ILL) Network Community of Practice by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and the promotion of expertise development
Work in direct coordination with the AAI General Counsel and Director of Affiliate Governance on M&A transactions for the HR legal perspective
Lead the investigations of all E&C People Matters across the US One Roof
Coordinate Employee Relations matters and identify risks associated with said risks
Support Audit processes

A Juris Doctor law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Admission to the bar in Alabama, New York or Virginia
10 or more years engaged in the practice of law with an emphasis on casework dealing with labor and employment issues
Experience with a state or federal agency responsible for enforcement of labor and employment law is desirable
Experience with a legislative body, committee or sub-committee responsible for the development of labor and employment-related laws is also desirable
Experience with a professional organization supporting or lobbying on employment related issues is desirable
Experience in leading a team and working across country, culture and organizational boundaries
Experience with large, matrixed organization’s workforce planning activities
Experience with Positive Employee Relations strategy and implementation
Experience working with industrial and manufacturing organizations
Travel Required 20% domestic and international
Citizenship Authorized to Work in the US Without the need for visa sponsorship

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
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Senior Legal Counsel II, Labor, Employment/HR Ethics & Compliance

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