Reference Number: 1920 Department: Law Closing Date: 09/11/2024If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.

Description

The Sr Counsel Labor & Employment (L&E) will be the lead attorney for system-wide legal services related to all L&E issues. This position requires extensive legal knowledge, training and experience in Employment law. Responsibilities include defending clients on all employment matters, labor relations issues and consultation to internal customers including Human Resources and Labor Relations. This position has responsibility for directing and coordinating the response to all government inquiries from the EEOC, OFCCP, DOL and other state agencies, as well as managing a litigation docket of employment cases and government charges. This position also has oversight of the Safety reporting team and provides day to day counseling on safety compliance issues especially those with the FRA. Finally, this position will serve as the internal legal contact for Labor Relations and Executives in the national labor negotiation process.

Accountabilities

Lead and coordinate legal team to defend Union Pacific on all labor, employment and safety issues
Provide counsel and advice to a number of internal stakeholders on employment issues including HR Business Partners, Health and Medical, Talent Acquisition, DE&I and Compliance
Internal expert on all state and federal laws pertaining to a large employer, such as FMLA, ADEA, Title VII, ADA, USERRA, EO 11246, and corresponding state laws
Oversight and preparation of UP's responses to state and federal employment discrimination charges and inquiries
Manage litigated L&E matters
Oversight of Safety reporting team and provide day to day counseling on safety issues
Lead attorney for CHRO and Workforce Resources on employment matters
Conduct confidential reviews of employee related matters including compensation, ratings and other workforce changes
Identify areas of risk for the company through collaboration with corporate audit and corporate investigations
Provide consultation and expertise on all collective bargaining negotiations

Qualifications - Required

A Juris Doctor degree
Admitted to practice law in one or more states in the United States. The successful candidate will be expected to promptly register as in-house counsel with the Nebraska State Bar, or, in the alternative, obtain a license to practice law with the state of Nebraska
10 or more years of work experience
5 or more years of experience in Employment law.

Qualifications - Preferred

5 or more years of experience in Labor law.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Work Conditions

What we offer:

A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home. (as the job allows)
Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave along with nearby state-of-the-art child development center
Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance

Background Check Investigation

* State & Federal criminal history * Last 7 years of employment history to include military service * Education * Prior drug history * Professional license or certification, if applicable to role * Driving history, if applicable to role Please click here to review Union Pacific's policy regarding background investigations.

Medical Review

* Medical Evaluation * Drug Screen * Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation * Color vision exam, if applicable to role

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Union Pacific supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer here . Union Pacific is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where equal employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or genetic information. Union Pacific strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on protected status. Union Pacific is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please use this link here to submit a request.
Inclusion StatementUnion Pacific's commitment to diversity and inclusion is based on our desire to create an environment where people can be their best, personally and professionally. Our employees are unique individuals. Our diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender, race, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.As America's railroad, Union Pacific has an innate responsibility to speak out against all forms of discrimination while creating an environment where all can see themselves belonging and succeeding.

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