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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 1 day ago

Attorney (Employment & Labor Law)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking an experienced labor attorney to join its Law Department. The role involves managing arbitrations and providing legal counsel related to labor matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Excellent oral and written advocacy skills and presence before an arbitration tribunal

Prepare cases for and manage disciplinary actions, improper practice charges and grievances at all levels and at various stages, including but not limited to investigations, discovery, hearings, and appeal, in partnership with the Labor Relations Department

Manage significant financial, strategic, and reputational risks to the agency while eliciting input from key internal stakeholders and communicating effectively with senior management

Give accurate and timely counsel to client departments on a variety of legal topics, offering proactive advice on possible legal issues and providing business-friendly options

Fully able to advise on arbitration strategy and assess the likelihood of prevailing in arbitration

Able to negotiate settlements, including drafting and effectuating settlement agreements

Ensure the Port Authority conducts its business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Advise the General Counsel, the First Deputy General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, Executive Officers, Agency Chiefs, Department Directors, and other senior management on labor matters pertaining to the Port Authority

Stay abreast of new laws, legal decisions, and legislative actions that affect the Port Authority and advise senior staff of their implications

Qualification

Labor law expertiseLitigation experienceCourtroom advocacyLegal drafting skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteEthical standardsCommunication skillsCreative problem-solvingMentoring abilities

Required

Law degree from a top-tier or highly regarded law school

Member of the Bar in good standing in New York and New Jersey

At least 5 years of litigation experience, including significant courtroom advocacy, gained through a combination of law firm and in-house or government roles of increasing visibility and responsibility

Detail-oriented with strong litigation, analytical, and drafting skills, accompanied by outstanding communication skills

Proven track record to perform effectively under pressure and to reconcile conflicting priorities toward resolution

Exercise sound judgment, with savvy approach to recognition of intersection of public, business, and political components of work

Ability to think strategically and to act decisively regarding legal challenges facing the agency with the ability to balance and manage risk within time constraints

Ability to take ownership of, and responsibility for, managing legal work on large, complex projects with aggressive completion deadlines

Operate in a constantly evolving complex legal environment, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and integrity

Ability to train and mentor attorneys with different skill levels

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, One Drive, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word), Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with document/matter management systems)

Creative problem-solver with high integrity and ethics; able to find pragmatic legal solutions to business issues

Willingness to work collectively and ethically, in a matrixed organization, considering multiple stakeholder views

Emphasis on professional and self-development

Engagement among colleagues and business teams in a collegial and business-friendly manner

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

Company

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.

Founded in 1921

5001-10000 employees