Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

GE Aerospace

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Lynn, MA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 155000 - 206000
Posted on: 20 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

We are seeking a strategic Labor & Employment Attorney to be a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership on the full spectrum of U.S. labor and employment this role you will shape strategy and ensure compliance across anti-discrimination and harassment laws wage and hour/pay practices leaves of absence reductions in force and workplace policies. You will play a key role in supporting labor relations and will oversee or manage employment litigation agency matters mediations and arbitrations. This is a high-impact role for a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of people law and business outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day legal counsel and proactive advice on employment laws and regulations including anti-discrimination/harassment pay practices leave and accommodation and reductions in force.
  • Support labor relations strategies including collective bargaining obligations contract interpretation unfair labor practice defense and arbitration resolution.
  • Develop and deliver preventative law training and practical guidance that drives compliance and manager confidence.
  • Draft review and negotiate employment-related agreements and create clear scalable policies/procedures.
  • Represent the companyor manage outside counselin employment litigation mediations arbitrations and agency proceedings.
  • Advise on or conduct internal investigations with rigor discretion and sound judgment.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for investigations threat response calls wage and hour updates Talent Acquisition-related matters.

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Minimum 5 years of licensed practice advising management on U.S. labor and employment law (in-house or management side law firm).
  • Traditional labor law experience (e.g. collective bargaining NLRA grievance/arbitration).
  • Member in good standing of a relevant state bar. Must have a history of ethical practice with no current or past disciplinary actions or formal reprimands from any state bar association or licensing authority.

Desired Characteristics

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to translate complex law into plain-English business-ready advice.
  • Strong interpersonal influence and leadership; builds trust across HR operations and leadership teams.
  • Proven program/project leadership; executes with urgency and accountability.
  • Resilient creative problem-solver who navigates ambiguity with sound judgment.
  • Robust business and legal acumen; balances legal risk with operational realities.
  • Self-starter who proactively issue-spots and drives actions to closure.
  • High degree of attention to detail in all work product.
  • Experience representing public companies strongly preferred aerospace industry experience also preferred.
  • Reputation for ethical conduct integrity and confidentiality.
  • Experience with global operations federal government contracting compliance corporate M&A transactions and wage and hour compliance preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and perform job functions without extensive supervision.
  • Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn.
  • Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed.
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator decision-maker collaborative.
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker

The salary range for this position is $155000- $206000 Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

This posting is expected to close on April 20th 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.


To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a strategic Labor & Employment Attorney to be a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership on the full spectrum of U.S. labor and employment this role you will shape strategy and ensure compliance across anti-discrimination and harassment laws wage and hour/...
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