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Delta Air Lines, Inc. Labor Relations Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
Provide legal and labor relations advice, opinions and recommendations to leadership and Divisions throughout Delta in a fast-paced corporate environment. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Adviseoperational departments, particularly Flight Operations, on strategy andmatters related to employment policies, labor law, labor relations, compliance,contract interpretation and administration, benefits and managerial training
RepresentDelta in all phases of the grievance process and arbitration hearings undercollective bargaining agreements
Participateas needed in negotiations and assist in management of relationship with Delta’sU.S.-based pilot and flight dispatcher unions
Advise onad hoc labor-related and employment matters
Supportand implement positive employee relations throughout the Company; help makeDelta the employer of choice in the airline industry and foster Delta’slong-standing, family-oriented culture
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
JurisDoctorate from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
Licensedto practice law in the U.S. with State Bar admission in at least onejurisdiction
Minimum 3to 6 years of work experience in a law firm or equivalent in-house experience,with a focus on labor and employment matters with a preference for priorrepresentation of management in labor-related litigation and counseling
Stronganalytical, strategic, leadership, negotiation, dispute resolution and problem-solvingskills
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Ability to:
Communicateclearly and concisely both orally and in writing and to prepare and deliversound legal and labor relations opinions
Establishand maintain effective and professional relationships with internal clients andexternal partners and entities
Analyzeand interpret facts, caselaw, precedent, legislation, statutes, contracts andother information as needed to provide necessary advice and recommendations
Researchand draft labor contracts and agreements, pleadings, briefs and other legaldocuments
Abilityto work quickly and competently to prioritize, multi-task and produce resultsin deadline-oriented projects
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Familiarity with airline industry and Railway Labor Act
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performanceincentives
401(k) with generous companycontributions up to 9%
New hires are eligible for upto 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacationyear (April 1 – March 31)
In addition to vacation, newhires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a12-month period
10 paid holidays per calendaryear
Birthing parents are eligiblefor 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
Non-birthing parents areeligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifeinsurance benefits
Family care assistancethrough fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactationsupport, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved onesin all stages
Holistic Wellbeing programsto support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, includingaccess to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health
Domestic and Internationalspace-available flight privileges for employees and eligible familymembers
Career development programsto achieve your long-term career goals
World-wide partnerships toengage in community service and innovative goals created to focus onsustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Business Resource Groupscreated to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies
Recognition rewards andawards through the platform Unstoppable Together
Access to over 500 discounts,specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as carand hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here