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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 4 hours ago

Labor Counsel

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $158K/yr

6+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Labor Counsel is responsible for providing expert legal advice on Labor Relations matters, representing the authority in disciplinary cases, and determining litigation strategies.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Serve as the authority’s legal advocate in contract grievances, disciplinary cases, arbitrations, trials, mediations, and administrative proceedings, ensuring that the Authority’s position is effectively presented. Formulates litigation strategy and settlements, prepares witnesses, gathers evidence, researches legal issues, drafts legal briefs and other litigation papers, presents oral arguments to arbitrators, mediators, and Administrative Law Judges

Serve as counsel to Authority management, providing day to day advice and legal evaluation in connection with disciplinary matters, labor issues, New York State Civil Service Law, contract interpretations, and policy formation. Ensure compliance with the legal obligations required under the collective bargaining agreements as well as under New York State and Federal law

Review labor legislation and formulate the Authority’s statement in support/statement in opposition to legislation. Ensure the Authority’s position on proposed legislation is delivered timely to the MTA’s legislative team

Evaluate evidence, assess possible litigation outcomes, draft disciplinary charges, formulate proposals, day to day contact and negotiations with union representatives to resolve litigation matters, and respond to information requests / FOIL requests for information sought by labor

Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, record minutes of collective bargaining negotiations, assist in developing collective bargaining strategies, and ensure the smooth implementation of collectively bargained terms. Negotiate labor contracts within cost guidelines and patterns set by the MTA

Participate in Labor/Management meetings. Prepare minutes from prior Labor/Management meetings. Address and resolve issues without the need for grievances or litigation, and maintain a channel of effective communication with the unions

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Labor Relations LawLitigation ExperienceNew York State Civil Service LawOATH PracticeArbitration KnowledgeLegal AdvocacyNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Knowledge of the statutory framework of labor relations in New York, including knowledge of New York State Civil Service Law, Administrative Law, and Taylor Law

Knowledge of OATH practice, arbitration, and labor administrative tribunals and their practices

Prioritize the heavy workload and demands of the Labor Relations department as well, to present cases to further the goals of the Authority

The position requires a strong legal advocate while maintaining a balanced approach to labor management issues

J.D. degree from an accredited Law School is required

Admitted to practice law in the State of New York is required

Minimum of 6 years of legal experience with primary emphasis on litigation and/or labor relations

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees