Labor Relations Associate and Junior Counsel
Company: National Fire Sprinkler Association
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:NFSA has a great opportunity for a Labor Relations
Associate and Junior Counsel. This position will support NFSA's
collective bargaining on behalf of approximately 200 unionized fire
sprinkler contractors around the country, serve as a management
trustee on various Taft-Harley employee benefits funds, and perform
a wide variety of labor relations/legal services for the
Association and its constituents. The activities of NFSA's
Labor/Legal Department impact approximately 40,000 tradespeople and
their families nationwide.Responsibilities include:-- Serving as a
member of various negotiating teams in multi-employer collective
bargaining for NFSA union contractors. -- Conducting research and
drafting reports/statistical analysis in preparation for collective
bargaining. -- Assisting in the development of negotiation plans
and strategies. -- Drafting provisions for and amendments to
collective bargaining agreements. -- Serving as a fiduciary trustee
on various Taft-Hartley pension, health and welfare, education, and
other benefit funds. -- Supporting member contractors with contract
administration, grievance, arbitration, and NLRB issues. --
Researching and drafting various other Association policies &
procedures and participating in public policy review and drafting.
-- Participating in oversight of various committees associated with
the collective bargaining process (i.e., negotiating,
apprenticeship, labor-management cooperation, industry
promotion).-- Developing strong working relationships with
Association member contractors, union officials, and members of the
Association's Board of Directors. -- Assisting the NFSA Labor/Legal
Staff and President on various day-to-day issues as assigned.--
Developing a strong expertise in a comprehensive range of labor,
legal and governance issues pertinent to NFSA as a trade
association and provider of services to its members. -- Assisting
in keeping departmental records and files well organized.The focus
of this position is working with and through others, building and
maintaining relationships, and working closely and accurately
within established guidelines. There is a need for an effective
communicator, someone who is able to stimulate and motivate others
while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns.
There will be many different people to meet and work with. The
person in this position must be friendly and genuinely interested
in the business, agenda, and needs of others, including the
company, its management, the team, the company's customers, or all
of the above. A persuasive, teaching style of communication is
required to communicate the company's policies, programs, and
systems. A faster-than-average pace will be the norm for this
position. Detail work is a major focus of the job, and those
details need to be handled quickly, correctly, and efficiently.
This portion of the work will often focus on relationships with
others; correct handling of details dealing with others is
necessary to maintain and grow relationships. If the job involves
managing others, following up carefully, closely, and cheerfully is
required to ensure both correct work and maintenance of the
relationships. Necessary corrections must be made in a
constructive, supportive manner. As time is usually a factor, the
work must be done on time, as well as correctly. In general, this
is a position where guidelines, structure, and established policies
must be followed fairly closely, while working with and for
others.JOB CHARACTERISTICSEach day different from the next;
especially in personal interactions fast-paced environment multiple
projects going simultaneously. Very socially-focused; requires "how
can I help you?" attitude. Lots of attention spent on building and
maintaining relationships, especially where helping, not
pressuring, others. Fosters relationships. Adherence to established
guidelines and procedures is important to involve others in the
decision-making; there is a need to build consensus rather than
make decisions alone. Open, flowing communication is important.
Position requires working with and through others, especially in a
helping role. There is a need for a persuasive, "selling" (rather
than "telling") communication style. Must be willing to jump in and
roll up his/her sleeves to help out when
necessary.Requirements:Education and Experience:-- Juris Doctorate
degree with admission to practice law in at least one state.--
Preferably three (3) to five (5) years employment law experience in
labor relations or labor law, in either a corporate or law firm
setting. Required Skills and Abilities:-- Excellent planning,
delegating, and organizing skills-- Excellent written, verbal
communications and quantitative skills, along with good computer
literacy (Microsoft Office 365 applications)-- Ability to succeed
in a consensus environment with many different stakeholders,
including good listening and leadership skills.-- Teamwork &
collaboration - creates a climate that fosters commitment to a
common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and
working together through trust and support of
others.PIb0467dfc9955-25660-33381752
Keywords: National Fire Sprinkler Association, Potomac , Labor Relations Associate and Junior Counsel, Legal , Baltimore, Maryland
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