Senior Director of Labor (JD Required) (New York)

Senior Director of Labor, as part of the General Counsels Office, is responsible for analyzing, managing, and advising on labor and employment matters for the organization and ensuring compliance with the Companys obligations under various collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities :

• Manage legal affairs related to labor issues including litigation, arbitration, and ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate and draft collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding, provide advice and counsel regarding applicable collective bargaining agreements and engage union representatives to address matters related to the CBAs.
• Represent the organization in state and federal court, before administrative tribunals and governmental bodies, and during bargaining sessions with unions.
• Draft position statements, policies and procedures, and various corporate related documents.
• Supervise / monitor the activities of retained outside counsel.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of labor specialists who manage employee issues including disciplinary matters, investigations and other labor / employment matters.
• Mitigate Companys risk and liability through compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• 5 days per week on site required.

Qualifications :

Ideal candidate will be a quick study; able to think strategically while also being detail- oriented; work well under pressure and able to juggle multiple priorities; have excellent interpersonal, speaking and writing skills; a strong academic background; excellent analytical and advising skills; and demonstrated judgment and discretion. Looking for someone to take a hands-on role within a small but dynamic legal department.

Annual Salary = $180,000 to 220,000.00