Director, Labor Relations Counsel

Director, Labor Relations Counsel

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Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white‑label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world‑class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Sound like a winning formula for you?
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Department: Legal
Reports to: Chief Legal Officer
FLSA status: Exempt, Salaried

Provide strategic and day‑to‑day labor counsel to support Legends Global’s multi‑jurisdictional operations across venues, hospitality, live events, and commercial services.

• Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
• Lead/advise on union strategy, act as first chair negotiator for collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Manage relationships with unions, works councils, and labor authorities.
• Workforce Strategy and Transactions
• Advise on workforce planning, restructuring, RIFs, onboarding/offboarding, and contractor/contingent workforce models.
• Support M&A due diligence and integrations, including CBA transfers, successorship, and works council consultations.
• Training and Enablement
• Design and deliver manager/HR training (including CBA training, union awareness, investigations).
• Advise on immigration/work authorization in partnership with specialists.
• Health, Safety, and Events Support
• Partner with HSE and Operations on event staffing models, shift design, breaks, and local ordinances.
• Ensure compliance for seasonal/temporary workers and large‑scale event deployments.
• Vendor, Contracts, and Policy Review
• Draft/negotiation support for labor‑related terms in vendor and client agreements (indemnities, compliance, no‑poach/non‑solicit, staffing).
• Governance and Reporting
• Track KPIs, prepare board/leadership updates, manage legal holds, records retention, and budget for labor matters.
• Annual labor strategy and compliance plan; updated policies/handbooks.
• Negotiated CBAs and grievance/arbitration outcomes.
• Training calendar and completion metrics.
• Quarterly labor governance dashboard and budget report.
• M&A labor risk assessments and integration playbooks, as required.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• JD and active bar membership; 7–12+ years labor experience (law firm and/or in‑house). Proven union/collective bargaining and NLRB/agency practice experience.
• Multi‑state and international exposure; hospitality/sports/venues/events industry experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, investigations, and litigation management skills.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management; ability to operate in fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Competitive salary between $165,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location:

New York or California — Flexible location, with frequent travel required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.