In-House Counsel

Organization: SMART 8
Location: Waukesha, WI

Position Overview:
The House Council will play a pivotal role within SMART Local 18, following the direction of the President Business Manager. This position requires a seasoned labor attorney with extensive experience in collective bargaining, particularly in the building trades sector. The House Council will also serve as the Director of Organizing, overseeing and managing organizers, as well as being involved in the hiring and firing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership: Follow the direction of the President Business Manager of SMART Local 18.
2. Organizing: Serve as the Director of Organizing, assigning work and managing the organizers.
3. Personnel Management: Participate in the hiring and firing of all appointed organizers.
4. Negotiations: Assist in all negotiations of the collective bargaining agreements.
5. Political Outreach: Engage in political outreach to local officials to promote positive legislation for the membership.

Requirements:

1. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. License to practice law.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in labor law with a strong emphasis on collective bargaining, preferably in the building trades.
4. Proven experience in personnel management and organizational leadership.
5. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage in political outreach.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.