Labor Relations Counsel

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 05, 2025

Department:

16001050 Human Resources Labor Relations

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Position will be hybrid - remote and onsite at a variety of Allina locations.

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends--No major holidays

Job Description:

Serves as a legal advisor and advocate to the system on matters of labor law and labor relations. Works with business unit leaders to determine their objectives, and by developing legal and labor relations strategies and tactics to engage the unions to achieve those objectives. Key duties include negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing the company in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, participating in grievance arbitrations, day-to-day counseling regarding labor law, labor relations matters and more.

Principle Responsibilities

• Develops strategies and tactics to achieve the system's patient care and business objectives when matters of labor law and/or labor relations are implicated.
  • Advises the company on all labor law and labor relations matters including bargaining obligations, contract interpretation, information requests, unit composition, employee discipline, release of labor law claims, work stoppages, picketing, protected and concerted activities, union organizing, grievance and arbitration procedures legal proceedings and more.
  • Negotiates collective bargaining agreements and letters of understanding.
  • Represents the company before the National Labor Relations Board in regard to representation and unfair labor practice matters and other legal proceedings.
  • Represents the company in labor arbitrations and in grievance proceedings.
  • Researches, analyzes and interprets existing labor laws and ordinances, court/agency/arbitration decisions, pending legislation and other legal authorities and preparing privileged work product and/or attorney-client communications regarding a labor law or other legal matter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in law
• 5+ years of labor law or labor relations experience

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $69.90 to $96.71 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.