Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director Office of Legal Affairs

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Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director (Office of Legal Affairs)
Reporting to the Special Counsel to the President/Dean of Faculty and Staff Relations, the candidate will provide professional in-house legal advice, representation, and other legal and labor relation duties. Develop a thorough understanding of labor agreements, rules, and policies of the University and apply regulations appropriately by providing Deans, Vice Presidents, and Department Heads with guidance and mentorship. Educate senior leadership on various human resources and labor relations policies and procedures. Represent the college at hearings and arbitrations as the hearing officer, and oversee the prompt completion of confidential staff investigations regarding instances of misconduct, incompetence, or other serious violations. Research sensitive college-wide HR issues; draft and recommend policy/procedural changes to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources for implementation. Negotiate and draft of contracts, licenses, releases and other legal documents. Work with attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel and Office of Labor Relations in connection with litigation and arbitration including matters relating to students, employees, and third parties. Provide legal counsel with respect to compliance with legal requirements, college and university policies and procedures, and contractual obligations. Provide legal advice regarding the development and implementation of college policies, procedures and transactions. Review and respond to subpoenas and other requests for college, employee, and student records. Assist with investigations, make recommendations as warranted. J.D. and 5+ years of related experience required. Membership in New York State Bar required. Large law firm experience (3+ years) and 2+ years experience in higher education setting preferred. Litigation background strongly preferred, as well as experience with educational and non-profit governance bodies. Strong candidates will have experience with unionized workforce, grievance proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, as well as experience dealing with FOIA/FOIL.
Deadline: August 23, 2017.

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