Senior Counsel, Traditional Labor

Ogletree has an exciting REMOTE opportunity for an Attorney with 5+ years of traditional labor experience to join the Firm?s expanding practice. The Attorney will focus on training and counseling concerning employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the NLRA. This flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder track position. While this role will not be required to work in-office, the attorney will be included in the firm?s annual all attorney retreat and will have access to the firm?s extensive learning and development resources. This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance. Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must hold an active license to practice law and remain in good standing in their state of residence. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. Candidates must possess at least 5+ years of traditional labor experience, particularly R-case experience. Strong writing and public speaking skills are required. Regular travel is required to be on-site with clients in multiple locations and jurisdictions. Specifically, the position will be expected to travel weekly from Sunday evening/Monday morning thru Thursday throughout the US to be on-site and work with clients. Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position. Benefits In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $200,000 and $300,000. $265,000. In accordance with New York State?s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $200,000 and $300,000. $265,000. In accordance with California?s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $200,000 and $300,000. $265,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $200,000 and $300,000. $265,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $200,000 and $300,000. $265,000. In accordance with Maryland?s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $200,000 and $300,000. $265,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, NJSA 34:6B-23, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $200,000 and $300,000.$265,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2025. Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program. Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika.heyder-seeley@ogletree.com with ?Sr. Counsel - Remote" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms? has named Ogletree Deakins a ?Law Firm of the Year? for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its ?Law Firm of the Year? in the Litigation ? Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer. Don?t see the right opportunity yet? Join our Talent Community to receive updates on future job openings, events and career news.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Labor & Employment, NLRB