Head of Labor and Employment Law

Position Summary

The Head of Labor & Employment Law will be responsible for directing and overseeing the labor and employment legal function at Ralliant across all business segments. This senior attorney will be accountable for setting strategy, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws. The role will report to the General Counsel of Ralliant , with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, and be based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide strategic counsel to management on labor and employment issues, including employee relations, immigration, union affairs, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee investigations and disputes related to employment matters, including discrimination, wage and hour compliance, and whistleblower protections.
• Advise on labor relations strategies, including contract negotiations, grievances, arbitration, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Establish policies and procedures aligned with best practices to mitigate legal risks.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop and lead the labor and employment function at Ralliant , ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with HR and Compliance teams to implement workforce policies and strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization.
• Work closely with outside counsel to manage employment litigation and labor negotiations efficiently.

Training & Risk Mitigation

• Develop and implement training programs on labor and employment compliance.
• Monitor emerging employment law trends and assess their impact on the business.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead audits and reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.

Candidate Profile

Ralliant seeks a dynamic and strategic labor and employment attorney with deep expertise in employment law and labor relations. This individual must be a business-oriented leader with strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues within a global organization.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10-12 years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel experience preferred.
• Expertise in U.S. labor and employment laws, with exposure to global employment regulations.
• Proven ability to manage employment disputes, investigations, and litigation.
• Strong track record of advising business leaders on HR and employment-related matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed, and global organization.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Ralliant Overview:
Every day, engineers transform scientific potential into real-world impact, reshaping how we live and work. At this pivotal moment in technology, Fortive is creating a focused, standalone company poised to capitalize on powerful long-term trends with mission critical technologies advancing an electrified and digital future. Our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists is joining forces to pioneer solutions that will shape the future of industry.

Introducing Ralliant Corporation, a global technology company uniting trusted brands solving tough challenges to speed breakthroughs at leading companies, research institutions, and governments, across the semiconductor/communications/diversified electronics, industrial manufacturing, utilities, and aero, defense, and space industries.

Ralliant is fueled by a global team of changemakers, committed to continuous improvement and a strong culture rooted in disciplined execution. For more information please visit: https://careers.fortive.com/newco-opportunities/

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.<

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 208,300.00 - 386,800.00This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.