About This Role
This role involves managing Amazon's labor relations issues across the US and Canada, providing practical advice on general labor relations, and handling government agency investigations and related litigation. The position requires active collaboration with internal clients in the Employee Relations and Human Resources Department.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical advice and counseling on labor relations issues, including concerted employee activity, union organizing campaigns, and compliance
- Manage NLRB investigations and litigation, as well as government agency investigations and related legal matters
- Lead proactive training on labor relations topics
- Assess, select, and supervise outside counsel
- Partner with employee relations and human resources teams to deliver actionable guidance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience with labor/employee relations
Nice to have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience with complex NLRB litigation, response to union organizing campaigns and generally providing traditional labor advice
- Experience with large hourly populations
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and computer skills
Benefits
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Important Details
- Locations: USA, NY, New York; USA, VA, Arlington; USA, WA, Seattle
- Travel: required when necessary
About the Company
Amazon's legal team provides practical counsel on labor relations matters across the United States and Canada.
