Labor Union Lawyer
Represent unions + workers
About the profession
Labor union lawyers represent unions in contract negotiations, grievance arbitration, NLRB cases, and organizing campaigns. International unions (SEIU, UAW, Teamsters) have in-house counsel; outside firms like Bredhoff & Kaiser also serve unions. Pro-worker ideology.
How to Get Started
Take a personality test to see if Labor Union Lawyer fits your profile
Career Match Test →Explore the Career Path section to see progression from junior to senior
Jump to Career Path →Start learning — check the Learning Path for free courses
Jump to Learning Path →Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Associate → Senior → Partner → General Counsel
Where are you on this career path?
Click a level below to set your current position
Salary Growth
4
Levels
225K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
🚀
Set your current level first
Go to the Career Path tab and select your current level to see your personalized learning plan.
Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $75,000 - $113,000/year With equity/bonuses: $82,500 - $135,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $86,000 - $136,000 Execute core tasks using Labor law under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Labor law 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm —…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $52,500 - $67,500 Year 2-3: Junior level $75,000 - $112,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $112,500 - $157,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $157,500 - $202,500 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions — answer honestly
You find the craft of a Labor Union Lawyer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Labor law and NLRB You communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders…
💰 Salary Range
US dataSign up to see salary data
Create Free Account🎯 Is Labor Union Lawyer right for you?
Take these tests to find out if this career matches your personality:
Related Reading
Related Holland / RIASEC Types