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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 3 weeks ago

Senior Associate General Counsel

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization focused on protecting the planet's wildlife and ensuring clean air and water for all. They are seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel with expertise in employment law and labor relations to provide legal support across NRDC programs, oversee compliance matters, and manage a team of attorneys.

AgricultureAquacultureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNational SecurityNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

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Responsibilities

Oversee all compliance matters related to employment, labor and benefits matters

Advise NRDC’s People & DEI team on U.S. and international (China, India) employment-related matters, including hiring, wage and hour compliance, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, internal investigations, claims, remote work issues, leaves of absence and accommodations, and discipline and terminations

Work with and manage outside counsel, including with respect to handling claims and external investigations

Evaluate employment practices for legal risk, establish priorities for process improvements, and advise on appropriate solutions for compliance issues and employment disputes

Monitor legislation, regulations, judicial developments, and government enforcement activities relating to benefits, compensation and employment law

Advise on employee relations matters and manage any litigation, investigations, disputes, or claims

Collaborate with key stakeholders on the implementation of NRDC’s first collective bargaining agreement with the NRDC Union and serve on the Management Bargaining Team

Provide guidance and mentorship to direct reports and colleagues on the OGC team

Qualification

Employment law expertiseLabor relations experienceTeam managementFederalState legal issuesCollective bargaining experienceDrafting skillsAnalytical abilityInterpersonal maturityCommitment to diversityEmotional intelligence

Required

Law degree from an accredited law school

8 + years of related experience

Experience successfully managing team members

Experience working within a Union (CBA) environment

Experience with federal and state legal issues in the exempt organization field in the areas of employment, labor and benefits matters

Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and succinctly, including to lay audiences, in both formal training and informal advising

High-level of emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders

Excellent drafting, research, and written and oral communication skills

Strong critical thinking and analytical ability, sound judgment, strategic orientation, and interpersonal maturity

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines independently and with strong attention to detail

Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters

Flexibility and ability to work well independently on multiple projects with a wide variety of people, at all levels of the organization

Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse colleagues, leaders and partners

Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices as needed, approximately 15-20 %

Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles

Preferred

Non-legal experience with advocacy or political organizations a plus

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

A supportive working environment

Company

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization.

Founded in 1970

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.nrdc.org/

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