Assistant General Counsel

About Us :

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds provide comprehensive health and retirement benefits to thousands of union members and their families. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Join our team and make an impact in a mission-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role involves representing the Funds in benefit litigation, providing counsel on ERISA compliance, and advising on labor and employment matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in litigation strategy and negotiation.

Responsibilities :

• Represent the Funds in various benefit litigation matters in federal and state courts.
• Provide legal support on qualified plan issues for multi-employer health plans and defined benefit plans, in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), the Internal Revenue Code, and other relevant federal statutes and regulations.
• Provide legal support in all areas regarding labor and employment matters involving Funds staff, including :
• Defending the Funds before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the NYS Division of Human Rights, the NYC Commission of Human Rights, and the National Labor Relations Board.
• Negotiating and advising on the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with the staff union and defending the Funds in labor arbitrations.
• Defending the Funds in pre-trial employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions.
• Providing counsel regarding federal, state and local employment laws.
• Providing counsel regarding staff deferred compensation plans.
• Review relevant communications to members and employers for legal issues and accuracy.
• Participate in professional development and other assigned projects.

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