Associate General Counsel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art•The Met Fifth Avenue, NY

4d•$215,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Working closely in conjunction with the General Counsel and the Senior Associate General Counsel focused on labor and employment issues, you will provide a wide range of legal services to several Museum departments, with a particular focus on Human Resources activities. You will identify, analyze and communicate legal developments. You will also provide legal counsel regarding investigations of compliance issues, including discrimination allegations.

Requirements

Law degree required
Admitted to New York Bar or eligible to waive in
Eligibility to serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the Museum’s J-1 Exchange Visitor program
5 years’ legal practice experience in Labor & Employment law at a major law firm and/or in-house
Experience responding to administrative agency charges and investigations
Employment litigation experience
Strong familiarity with major employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, and state and local law equivalents
Excellent writing and public speaking skills
Sound judgment and a strong work ethic
Interest in working as part of a team
Commitment to collegiality and consistent positive engagement across the institution
This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (up to 1 day remote per week) after six months

Nice To Haves

Significant counseling experience preferred, particularly in a unionized setting
Experience in traditional labor law (NLRA) matters strongly preferred
Familiarity with benefits and immigration laws a plus

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel and representation to the Museum on employment and other personnel-related matters.
Advise HR on internal investigations of legal or policy violations, including discrimination allegations.
Supervise outside investigators where applicable.
Advise on leaves of absence and accommodations issues
Advise on general employment and personnel matters including: hiring, promotions, performance management, discipline, discharge, and reorganizations
Provide counsel and coordinate response to internal and external audits, investigations, discovery, and subpoenas
Provide counsel for and administer the Museum’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa program
Review independent contractor, internship, fellowship, and research scholar arrangements
Draft, review, and revise contracts
Supervise outside counsel on employment litigation matters.
Respond to agency charges and other litigation matters, as assigned
Research, draft, and advise on Human Resource policies
Provide advice and counsel on labor, benefits, visa, and classification matters, as assigned
Develop and present training
Keep apprised of new developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees.
Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions