Closing Date: 2nd September, 2026
Description:
Summary:The incumbent of this position serves as Solicitor of the Board, reporting directly to the Board members, which positions are filled by Executive appointment and excepted by statute. The Board administers Title I of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended, performing and directing all functions except those expressly reserved by law to the General Counsel or those delegated to the General Counsel by the Board.
Duties:
The incumbent advises and consults with the entire Board on all matters arising before the Board for determination or decision, requiring attendance at all Board meetings, i.e., full Board meetings at which cases are reported and decided; meetings of the Board and the General Counsel; other meetings of an executive nature at which legal and policy matters, of substantive or administrative nature, are considered and decided. Advice is rendered on the following:
- on legal questions involving the Board's general operations and functions;
- on cases before the full Board for decision, which present major questions of law and policy, particularly with respect to legal sufficiency, principles, techniques, standards, policies and Board and Court precedents;
- on scope of Board functions with respect to the delegation by the Board to the General Counsel and to regional offices when specific operating problems or issues develop;
- on interpretation of provisions of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended, and related Acts;
- on general overall implication of Board decisions in light of probable future litigation and of Federal and State laws;
- on probable impact on Board and/or Agency as a whole of proposed legislation for NLRB and/or related Federal Agencies;
- on inter-agency proposals that may require negotiations between other agencies and the Board, and/or the Board and its General Counsel;
- on Board cases in the Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court, contempt proceedings in the courts, out-of-court efforts to comply with Board orders, and on other related Federal and State Court proceedings.
- Reviews for the Board recommendations of the General Counsel not to enforce Board Orders in the courts, and, in important cases or those presenting unusual or specific legal problems, proposals for settlement and compliance with Board orders and court decrees; determines the appropriate course of action and advises the General Counsel's Office, accordingly, referring to the Board for decision only those cases which require establishment of new policy or modification of present Board policies.
- Reviews for the Board recommendations of the General Counsel as to whether certiorari should be sought in the Supreme Court, recommendations to seek injunctions under Sec. 10 (j) of the Act, proposals to proceed in contempt, and proposals to intervene or participate in state or federal court proceedings involving other parties; makes recommendations thereon to the Board; upon approval by the Board, issues appropriate notices to the officials of the General Counsel's organization.
- Reviews for the Board and recommends whether to deny or grant appeals from rulings of Administrative Law Judges during the course of hearings on complaint cases.
- At the direction of the Board, acts for the Board, in consultation with Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA), in conference at the White House, in contacts with Members of Congress, key officials of the Department of Justice and other Federal Agencies, Members of the Bar, and the general public, in giving legal opinions on questions involving the Board's operations and interpretations of the statute and the Board and Court decisions under it regarding the impact of proposed legislation on operations of the Board and/or Agency as a whole.
- Acts for the Board in contacts with officials of the General Counsel's organization and serves as the legal adviser to officials of the Executive Secretary's Office, the OCPA, and the Office of the Chief Information Officer, advising and consulting on cases or issues and furnishing legal interpretations in light of the Board's position and policies, and opinions on general questions of law and administration.
- On behalf of the Board, and in collaboration with OCPA, replies to inquiries from the White House, Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, officials of other Agencies, Members of the Bar, and the general public, interpreting the statute and the Board and Court decisions under it.
- Independently or upon referral from the Board, drafts legal documents and legal memoranda or correspondence, over own signature or that of Chairman of the Board, to effectuate the Board's decisions on matters of law and policy, not relating to the final decision of cases.
- Reviews for legal necessity and sufficiency and recommends to the Board proposals for changes in the Board's Rules and Regulations and Statements of Procedure.
- Reviews for legal sufficiency drafts of sections of the annual Performance and Accountability Report and other formal reports to Congress or the public, which have been prepared by other offices of the Agency.
- Upon request, acts for the Board Members in appropriate litigation requiring appearance in any Court on behalf of the Board.
- Performs miscellaneous activities which may be assigned for special study, opinion, and recommendation.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Initial SES Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
- Veterans Preference Does Not Apply to The Senior Executive Service
- All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
- Before entering on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e. You will need to provide the information annually.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Active member of the bar, proof of good standing is required.
- Must have a J.D. from an accredited school.
Qualifications:
This Position Is in The Senior Executive Service (SES): This position is designated as a General position. This position may be filled by a career or non-career appointee. Candidates are not required to have previous SES career service before applying. The selected candidate executive/managerial qualifications must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management prior to an initial SES career appointment. Positions in the SES are ungraded.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
