Closing Date: 1st July, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The JMD Office of the General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Chief of its Labor and Employment Law Unit (LEL). The major duties include:

Provide legal advice and guidance on the most difﬁcult labor and employment issues faced by the Department, many of which involve novel circumstances or conﬂicting precedents.
Supervise LEL's work, as described above; provide technical and administrative supervision to LEL attorneys.
Interact with a broad cross-section of Department officials, including senior Department officials; the General Counsel's ofﬁces throughout the Department; and Labor and Employee Relations representatives in various components.
Work in conjunction with the Civil Division's Commercial Litigation and Appellate Branches, as well as the Ofﬁce of the Solicitor General, in actions before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) that impact most signiﬁcantly the Department's ability to carry out its mission.
Administer the Department's directives on subjects such as the administrative grievance procedure, employee-management relations, alternative dispute resolution, and disciplinary adverse actions.
Analyze ER and LR policy issues for the Department and prepare comments and/or brieﬁng materials on proposed regulations and/or legislation pertaining to these subjects.
Act as Agency Head Designee for all Department collective bargaining agreements.
Provide counsel and draft decisions on security clearance revocation appeals for the Department's Access Review Committee (ARC).
Respond to data requests from OPM, OMB and Congressional ofﬁces related to Labor and Employment law matters.
Represent the Department in litigation matters before the MSPB, EEOC and FLRA.
Provide ER and LR training to components and offer guidance regarding the use of alternative dispute resolution in administrative processes.
Conduct extensive legal research involving complex legal questions and develop options to thehighest levels of the Department; routinely review statutory provisions, federal court decisions, and administrative agency rulings.
Develop ER procedures or policies for implementation across the Department.

Qualifications:

Must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 4-years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have three (3) years of experience in Employment Law.

The successful applicant will likely also possess:

Strong leadership skills;
Exceptional writing and oral communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to lead a team and also collaborate with others to achieve a common goal;
Creative problem-solving skills to resolve complicated legal matters;
Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies that apply to the U.S. Government;
Demonstrated ability to adapt, quickly shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:
This is a GS-15 position, with an annual salary range of $169,279 - $197,200.

Number of Positions
One.

Travel:

Minimal travel required.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses are not authorized.