Assistant Counsel - Labor & Employment

• Provides responsive and timely legal advice to internal clients, including senior management, human resources and industrial relations professionals, on broad range of labor and employment law issues, including discipline, leave, duty to bargain, accommodations, and wage and hour;
• Works strategically with senior business and HR partners, providing advice and support on HR initiatives, investigations and corporate policies;
• Maintains awareness of legal developments in relevant jurisdictions, provides updates internally, and works to implement necessary changes to policies / practices;
• Develop expertise in designated specialty areas within labor & employment practice, serving as subject matter expert as appropriate;
• Provides training to large groups on a variety of topics relating to labor & employment law;
• Evaluates both legal and business risks of legally acceptable alternatives and implements solutions;
• Handles administrative matters and hearings before federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state fair employment practices agencies, and the Department of Labor;
• Represent the Corporation as lead counsel in labor arbitrations;
• May be asked to prepare witnesses, take depositions and prepare motion papers; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience :

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;
• Admission to New Jersey bar (or ability to be admitted by motion promptly upon hire);
• Five or more years of legal experience representing employers in labor & employment law matters (including employment litigation and / or labor arbitration);
• Demonstrated experience with New Jersey and / or New York labor & employment laws and federal law counterparts;
• Ability to handle significant matters with limited supervision or direction;
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity; and
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others’ strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

Desired Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience :

• Admission to New York bar (or ability to be admitted by motion shortly after hire);
• Experience representing New Jersey and New York employers;
• Experience handling traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations and / or NLRB matters;
• Experience handling OSHA matters, including interacting with the agency;
• Experience with prevailing wage determinations, governance and / or audits; and
• Experience with affirmative action work, including OFCCP audits.

Minimum Years of Experience

5 years of experience

Education

Juris Doctorate in Law

Certifications