Senior Director of Labor (JD Required)

Senior Director of Labor, as part of the General Counsel’s Office, is responsible for analyzing, managing, and advising on labor and employment matters for the organization and ensuring compliance with the Company’s 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 Company’s risk and liability through compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• 5 days per week on site required.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and registered to practice law in New York State.
• Eight or more years of relevant, progressive experience as a practicing attorney required.
• Labor and Employment litigation/arbitration experience and negotiation skills required.
• Experience in unionized healthcare organizations required.
• Labor and employment law knowledge and experience with applicable federal and state laws and regulations required.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and address a variety of legal issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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