Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Min 7 yrs required

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Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000 per year. The final salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Title:
Deputy General Counsel, Labor & Employment, & Ethics Officer

Experience Information:
7+ years of legal experience in employment law and litigation. Government experience is preferred but not required.

H1: Deputy General Counsel, Labor & Employment, & Ethics Officer
H2: Join Our Legal Team at ****

Organization: ****
Department: Legal Department
Job Title: Deputy General Counsel, Labor & Employment, & Ethics Officer

Experience: 7+ years of legal experience in employment law and litigation. Government experience is preferred but not required.

Salary: $150,000-$180,000 per year

Position Overview:

- Seeking experienced attorney to join Legal Department at ****
- Responsible for handling diverse and challenging workload related to BPCA's core mission
- Will report directly to General Counsel and work closely with other department attorneys
- Primary function is to handle legal issues related to labor, employment, and litigation
- Opportunity to be involved in other matters such as real estate transactions, contracting, construction, environmental issues, affordable housing, procurement, and corporate governance

Essential Duties:

Labor and Employment:

- Provide employment law advice and counseling to Human Resources team and other stakeholders
- Draft, revise, and advise on employment-related documents and policies
- Create, update, manage, and provide training programs on employment law topics
- Oversee and/or provide support for employment-related litigation, claims, charges, investigations, audits, and subpoenas
- Monitor employment law-related legislation, regulations, and legal developments
- Provide counsel regarding rights and obligations under Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and assist in developing bargaining strategies

Litigation:

- Manage Authority's litigation portfolio
- Oversee outside counsel assigned to defend Authority in litigation
- Prepare reports on litigation status

Ethics Office:

- Serve as designated Ethics Officer for Authority
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to financial disclosure, ethics training, outside activities, honoraria, and gift acceptance

General Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements such as construction and consultant contracts, lease documents, MOU's, and letter agreements
- Provide legal advice on potential risks and issues in areas such as corporate governance, employment law, procurement, and ethics
- Conduct legal analyses and risk assessments for proposed real estate transactions
- Support departmental initiatives concerning outside counsel management, budgeting, and training and development
- Ensure compliance with contractual and statutory obligations
- Handle general matters and perform legal research on potential legal issues
- Oversee response to FOIL requests
- Assist in supervision of legal and support staff
- Monitor tenant compliance with obligations to Authority
- Perform related duties as directed

Education and Experience:

- . plus 7+ years of legal experience in employment law and litigation
- Government experience preferred but not required
- Must be admitted to practice law in New York

Join Our Legal Team at ****:

- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging legal matters
- Collaborative environment with experienced attorneys and outside counsel
- Competitive salary range of $150,000-$180,000 per year

Requirements:

- . degree and 7+ years of legal experience in employment law and litigation
- Admitted to practice law in New York
- Experience in government or public sector is preferred but not required

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment

Apply Now:

- If you are an experienced attorney with a passion for public service and a strong background in employment law and litigation, we encourage you to apply for our Deputy General Counsel, Labor & Employment, & Ethics Officer position at ****. Join our team and make a difference in the community of Battery Park City.

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J.D. plus seven (7) or more years of legal experience in employment law and litigation. Government experience is preferred but not required.

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