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About the Role
The Legal Counsel – Labor Relations will advise on traditional labor and employment matters across Hard Rock International's gaming and hospitality operations. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney seeking hands-on experience in collective bargaining, union relations, workplace compliance, and employment litigation within a fast-paced, regulated industry.
Responsibilities
- Advise property management and human resources on labor relations matters, including interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
- Support collective bargaining negotiations by preparing proposals, researching issues, analyzing costs, and drafting agreement language.
- Manage and help resolve grievances, and prepare for and support labor arbitrations.
- Help respond to unfair labor practice charges, representation petitions, and other proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and applicable tribal or state labor authorities.
- Advise on union organizing activity and lawful management communications during campaigns.
- Provide day-to-day guidance on employment law issues, including discipline and terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and anti-discrimination and anti-harassment compliance.
- Help respond to agency charges and audits from bodies such as the EEOC, the Department of Labor, and state workforce agencies.
- Support outside counsel in employment litigation, and manage discovery, document collection, and case strategy as assigned.
- Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, separation agreements, and related documents.
- Run training for managers on labor relations, CBA compliance, and employment law topics.
- Keep up with changes in federal, state, local, and tribal labor and employment law relevant to operations.
- Attend union negotiations at the Company’s various properties, requiring regular US travel.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar license in good standing.
- 2–5 years of labor law experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or union-side practice.
- Working knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and core federal employment statutes (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA).
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Sound judgment and the ability to give practical, business-minded advice to non-lawyers.
- Ability to handle several matters at once and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Skills
- Labor relations
- Employment law
- Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
- Grievance management
- Labor arbitration
- Unfair labor practice charges
- Representation petitions
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings
- Union organizing
- Workplace compliance
- Employment litigation
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Analytical skills
- Policy drafting
- Handbook drafting
- Separation agreements
Location
- US
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Early-career
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health and well-being support
- Future planning resources
- Work-life balance support
About the Company
- Hard Rock International (HRI) is a globally recognized company with venues in over 70 countries, spanning 265 locations including Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes.
- HRI launched Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform.
- HRI owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia.
- Hard Rock Hotels was honored as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for two consecutive years.
- HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for two consecutive years.
- Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry.
- In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years.
Equal Opportunity
- Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer.
- We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.
- Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
- Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Hard Rock to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
- The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.
- If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.