Senior Lead Counsel Labor Relations

Job description

Department: Labor Relations Our Company Promise: We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: The Senior Lead Counsel Labor Relations serves as the Company’s chief spokesperson in labor negotiations and leads high‑stakes bargaining efforts with Air Ops workgroups. In this role, they partner closely with Operations, Finance, and key internal stakeholders to shape enterprise labor strategy and deliver sophisticated legal and strategic counsel throughout the negotiation lifecycle. They will lead complex negotiations that have meaningful impacts on operations and costs; cultivate trusted, influential relationships with union and operational leadership; and ensure adherence to labor law, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments. They will lead cross-functional negotiation teams and be expected to make pres...