Senior Attorney-Employment & Labor

4-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Position Summary

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is seeking a Senior Attorney – Employment and Labor to provide legal guidance and recommendations on strategies and issues facing the Authority, particularly as they relate to litigation involving all employment and labor matters. The successful candidate will be able to develop excellent rapport with colleagues in the Legal and Human Resources Departments as well as with all Authority Departments.

Responsibilities

Counseling, Litigation, and Negotiations: Assess exposure to SCA in claims and litigation involving all employment and labor matters. Collect and provide documents, information, and strategic support to internal and outside staff as necessary to handle matters. Under supervision of General Counsel, manage outside counsel (Law department or Law firm counsel). Review pleading, motions, and briefs, discuss and provide feedback on strategy, draft memoranda recommending settlement authority or other strategies to the General Counsel and President. Represent the SCA at arbitrations, mediations, unemployment hearings and other administrative proceedings/matters before the EEOC, SDHR, SCSC, SPERB, and/or other administrative bodies. Independently negotiate, draft, review, and execute agreements in a timely manner, including MOUs, settlement agreements, or other legal documents related to labor and employment matters. Establish and maintain cohesive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues in Legal, EEO, and HR, as well as other SCA staff to protect the SCA’s interests and provide excellent and timely customer service.
Research: Independently conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on legal issues involving labor and employment issues affecting the SCA. Provide concise and well-reasoned recommendations to legal issues and questions from internal clients and senior management in situations where laws, regulations and legal precedents may be unclear, or the issues presented are novel. Review new and proposed legislation and laws and advise General Counsel of impact on the SCA, its employees, or overall business activities. Propose recommendations to the General Counsel for changes to policies or procedures to comply with changes in the law and/or improve operations.
Human Resources Support: Provides advice regarding compliance with relevant Federal, State and City employment laws, including but not limited to those relating to immigration and naturalization, Equal Employment Opportunity, veterans affairs, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act, civil service law and labor contracts. Provides legal assistance and guidance to SCA managers and supervisors on legal issues such as employee discipline, EEO, and labor law. Administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements, reviews, and prepares material for arbitrations and impasse proceedings; assists in preparing analyses of union demands. Assists in preparing reports of a confidential nature. Analyzes and develops policies and procedures related to labor and employment matters and makes recommendations to senior management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Admission to the New York State Bar. Admission in the federal courts of NY preferred. BAR - NYS Office of Court Administration.
Four years of full-time legal experience in the area of responsibility.
Extensive employment and labor law experience including collective bargaining.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse constituency and to present, influence, and negotiate effectively.

Salary

Salary Range: $91,- $145,

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 11/27/23

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is seeking a Senior Attorney – Employment and Labor to join their team. This position is responsible for providing legal guidance and recommendations on strategies and issues facing the Authority, particularly as they relate to litigation involving all employment and labor matters. The successful candidate will be able to develop excellent rapport with colleagues in the Legal and Human Resources Departments as well as with all Authority Departments.

Minimum Requirements

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Admission to the New York State Bar. Admission in the federal courts of NY preferred. BAR - NYS Office of Court Administration.
Four years of full-time legal experience in the area of responsibility.

Weighted Consideration Will Be Given To Those Candidates Who Possess:

Extensive employment and labor law experience including collective bargaining.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse constituency and to present, influence, and negotiate effectively.

Salary Range

The Senior Attorney – Employment and Labor position is a full time position with a salary range of $91,- $145,.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 11/27/23

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The New York City School Construction Authority participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Senior Attorney – Employment and Labor

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is seeking a Senior

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Counseling, Litigation, Negotiations, Research, Human Resources Support

Juris Doctor

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

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