Sr Labor Attorney

Requisition ID:94519Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.Position Specific DescriptionFlorida Power & Light Company is seeking a Senior Labor Attorney to join the employment, benefits, labor and immigration team at our Juno Beach headquarters. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of experience in management-side labor law and will enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position will advise on labor matters across the corporate enterprise, including matters outside Florida.Key responsibilities:Serve as primary legal advisor on all aspects of labor and union-related matters across the United States and Canada (coordinating with Canadian counsel as needed), including collective bargaining, disciplinary actions, grievances, union representation campaigns, labor disputes, labor strategy and unfair labor practice mattersDevelop and advise on proactive labor strategies, including union awareness and risk assessmentsRepresent the company as first chair in labor arbitrations and proceedings before the National Labor Relations BoardSupport collective bargaining negotiationsManage union campaigns and representation matters from strategy through executionReview and advise on collective bargaining agreement provisions and company policies applicable to various bargaining unitsReview and advise on policies and practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulationsAdvise on labor strategy and prevailing wage laws in connection with construction projectsProvide training on labor law issues to business unit leadersTravel within and outside Florida (10-25%)The ideal candidate will have:JD from an accredited school with exceptional academic credentialsMinimum of 9 years of experience practicing management-side labor law at a national law firm or as in house counsel; experience with utilities or in the energy industry is a plusMember in good standing of a state bar and ability to be certified as Florida authorized in house counselExperience leading labor strategy and negotiationsThe ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks, including economic, legal and reputationalThe ability to communicate effectively with employees across the enterprise, including senior leadersThe ability self-motivate, to work with minimal supervision, and assume significant responsibilityExcellent organizational and analytical skillsWillingness to partner with cross-functional teams and legal practitioners in other areasJob OverviewEmployees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision.Job Duties & Responsibilities• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients

• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications• Member in Good Standing of State Bar• High School Grad / GED• Juris Doctorate• Bachelor's Degree• Experience:5+ yearsPreferred Qualifications• NoneNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Legal/Regulatory/External AffairsOrganization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on job-api.jobget.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.#LI-SB1