Northeastern University · 11 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $187K/yr
3+ years expNortheastern University is seeking a full-time attorney to join their Office of the General Counsel as part of a collaborative global in-house legal team. The attorney will primarily support the University’s labor portfolio, providing guidance on labor-related matters, participating in collective bargaining, and advising on employment issues.
Education
Responsibilities
Administration of collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, grievance hearings and arbitrations and related labor litigation, handling union information requests, provide proactive advice and guidance on all labor-related matters involving union and non-union employees, participation in collective bargaining to achieve the university’s goals, policy drafting and revision for alignment with federal labor law changes, collaborate with outside counsel as appropriate, advise on personnel issues related to collectively bargained and non-union employees, keep abreast of and advise on developing labor issues and trends
Successfully handle and manage employment matters involving faculty and staff, including advising on hiring, promotion, evaluation, discipline, terminations, severances, including negotiating agreements, reorganizations, wage and hour, requests for accommodations and a variety of other employment issues/matters. Develop successful professional relationships with college/department leaders and HR representatives to support the organization’s labor and employment goals and objectives
Provide excellent legal advice and offer proactive and creative solutions to resolve legal, procedural, or administrative issues in compliance with all applicable legal standards, labor contracts, and policy. Perform activities related to dispute resolution and litigation in all relevant forums, including representing the university at litigation preparation, hearings, and trials. Effectively collaborate with and manage outside counsel
Conduct legal research and provide analysis, written and oral advice, and education and training as needed to keep the university and the members of the university community apprised of legal developments and current on laws and regulations affecting assigned areas. Proactively identify legal trends and regulatory changes to enhance policies and procedures. Develop and deliver training and communication programs on relevant legal trends, issues, and regulatory matters
Participate on university and/or campus committees or working groups that support and advance the mission, goals, and aspirations of the university
Participate in and/or internal teams on cross-practice projects, teams, and working groups and participate in, initiate and/or lead training and education for the university community
Qualification
Required
3 or more years of progressively sophisticated experience in labor law
NLRB practice experience required
Experience in labor relations and engagement
Experience in litigation and employment, including conflict resolution and general litigation
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Member in good standing or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar
Excellent and progressively sophisticated experience in labor and employment matters
Strong dispute resolution and litigation skills, including administrative agency and court experience
Exceptional legal advice and counseling skills and experience
Superior experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning
Strong training and education experience
Preferred
Prior in-house experience, particularly in higher education, non-profit or governmental organizations, and/or sophisticated law firm practice
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement- as well as commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Hosking
CEO Regional Dean
Dave Thurman
Dean & CEO, Seattle Campus
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