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The City University of New York · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director - Legal Affairs Office

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$131K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

The City University of New York (CUNY) is a vibrant institution with a diverse and accomplished student body and eminent faculty. The Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director will provide legal advice on various issues including employment and labor law, contracts, and civil rights, while collaborating with other attorneys in a fast-paced Office of Legal Affairs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Collaborate with attorneys in CUNY’s Office of the General Counsel and Office of Labor Relations in connection with litigation and union grievances and arbitrations, including matters relating to students, employees, and third parties

Negotiate and draft contracts, donor and gift agreements, license agreements, and CUNY Board of Trustees Resolutions

Provide advice with respect to compliance with legal requirements, college and university policies and procedures, and contractual obligations

Review and respond to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, subpoenas, and other requests for college, employee and student records

Lead and manage ethics communications and awareness and provide ethics training to faculty and staff in accordance with state requirements

Assist with preparation and facilitation of trainings including but not limited to best practices, legal compliance and ethics

Provide guidance to Department Chairs, departments, and senior staff

Prepare reports, data analysis and revies of procedures when requested

Attend governance, Senate and other official cohort meetings as assigned

Prepare, maintain and review immigration materials for faculty and staff, including applications and paperwork, relating to visas. Prepare presentations on immigration issues and procedural protocols

Assist the Attorney General’s Office and District Attorney’s Office when required to for cases involving Hunter College

Qualification

LaborEmployment lawImmigration lawLegal writingCUNY system experienceAnalytical skillsDeadline managementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

J.D. and at least eight years of related experience

Membership in New York State Bar is required

Preferred

Experience with labor and employment relations law preferred

Experience with immigration law

Experience in the CUNY system or higher education preferred

Strong writing skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Exceptional analytical and communication skills and judgment

Works well as part of a team

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees