Associate Counsel - Law, Labor and Employment
About The Position
The Associate Counsel will join a collaborative team of attorneys handling sophisticated labor and employment law matters. The role takes ownership of moderately to highly complex issues, leads and manages projects, and provides Company leadership with clear guidance on compliance with evolving and existing labor and employment laws. The position calls for a legal professional who can work independently and collaboratively. The Associate Counsel advises on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws; represents the Company in litigation and before administrative agencies; and helps negotiate, administer, and implement labor agreements. The selected candidate will have a System Emergency Assignment and may be expected to work outside business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized and accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in New York.
- At least 10 years of legal experience focused on labor and employment matters, including administrative and judicial proceedings.
- Deposition experience.
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication, litigation, and negotiation skills.
- Driver’s license required.
Nice To Haves
- Litigation experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise the Company on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, regulations, and requirements, including EEO, traditional labor, OSHA and health and safety, leave, wage and hour, prevailing wage, and immigration matters.
- Represent the Company in state and federal court, before EEO agencies, and before the NLRB.
- Partner with Company leadership to provide strategic counsel on a broad range of labor and employment issues.
- Participate in the negotiation, administration, and implementation of the Company’s labor agreements.
- Lead and manage impactful projects and provide guidance on compliance with labor and employment laws.
- Serve in a System Emergency Assignment and work non-business hours during emergencies, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Medical and pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Employer-paid pension plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with matching contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Emergency backup child and elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter benefits
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Recognition program
- Life and long-term disability benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
