Labor Counsel

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States First Student Full time

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation.

We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.


Major Responsibilities:

  • Serves as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations for various operational locations, involving a variety of unions.
  • Having firstchair, chief labor negotiator spokesperson experience is highly preferred.
  • Serve as the company representation before the NLRB on representation issues.
  • Provides Operations and HR leaders with daytoday guidance regarding all Labor Relations related matters, such as Labor contract interpretation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Serve as the strategic leader for collective bargaining preparation initiatives, ensuring timely and effective advanced planning.
  • Provide guidance in addressing any potential work stoppage, from Operation contingency planning to media and security involvement.
  • Collaborate closely with the Labor Relations, Human Resources, Operations and Financial team leaders in all collective bargaining preparation and execution matters.

Minimum Experience & Skills Required:

  • Minimum of 24 years of traditional labor and employment experience.
  • Law degree.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to include; clear, concise, and persuasive skills.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Can function selfsufficiently and independently.
  • Must be a detailed oriented strategic leader, responsible for delivering on the execution of initiatives.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to work as a strong collaborative and influential team player.
  • Strong administrative skills and superior interpersonal skills.
  • Effective leadership and organization skills. Must have the ability to be a strategic thinker, develop strategy and goals, while working with individuals across the organization.
  • Travel 50% 60%.


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