Associate General Counsel - Labor & Employment

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

Our dynamic and growing organization is seeking a skilled and experienced Labor and Employment Attorney to join our legal team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's employment practices and maintaining positive labor/union relations. As a key member of the legal team, the Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment, will provide strategic guidance, legal expertise, and proactive solutions to ensure compliance with labor and employment laws and regulations, mitigate risks, and foster a fair and inclusive work environment.

YOUR IMPACT

• Responsible for all labor and employment matters involving the company including all required quarterly reporting to senior management.
• Provide strategic counsel on labor and employment issues, including employee relations, immigration, union affairs, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee investigations and disputes related to employment matters.
• Advise on labor relations strategies, including contract negotiations, grievances, arbitration, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Partner with HR and Compliance teams to implement workforce policies and strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization.
• Work closely with outside counsel to manage employment litigation and labor negotiations efficiently.
• Develop and implement training programs on labor and employment compliance.
• Monitor emerging employment law trends and assess their impact on the business.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate degree from an Accredited Law School.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Ability to travel 25%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in U.S. labor and employment laws, with exposure to global employment regulations.
• Proven ability to manage employment disputes, investigations, and litigation.
• Strong track record of advising business leaders on HR and employment-related matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

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Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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