Description:

Job Summary:
The Counsel/Non-Equity Partner must have strong traditional labor law experience to represent management clients in arbitration, grievance proceedings, collective bargaining, mediations, NLRB proceedings, and litigation. The role also includes defending employers in employment litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, and counseling management clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Regularly represent management clients in arbitration, grievance proceedings, collective bargaining, mediation, litigation in state and federal court and before local, state and federal agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
Advise clients on union organizing drives and union elections and respond to unfair labor practice charges.
Defend employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims, including class and collective actions.
Daily consultation with clients on the administration of collective bargaining agreements as well as compliance with local, state, and federal laws and HR-related matters, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the New York Labor Law, and the New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws.
Conduct workplace investigations of employee complaints and draft and revise employee handbooks for compliance with applicable laws.
Assist in negotiation and drafting of collective bargaining agreements, employment agreements, non-disclosure, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, settlement and separation agreements, bulletins and memoranda.
Advise clients regarding non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and litigate to enforce these agreements, including in temporary restraining order and injunction proceedings.
Advise clients on reductions in force, including WARN Act compliance, and support corporate transactions with labor and employment due diligence.
Conduct training and webinars on labor-management issues, wage and hour compliance, and other areas.
Supervise and mentor junior attorneys in the Labor & Employment practice group.
Other duties, projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York; admission in New Jersey is a plus.
10+ years of traditional labor law experience in a law firm setting.
Experience defending employers in employment litigation and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
Experience advising on union organizing campaigns and union elections, and defending unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board.
Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence rules, and experience in both state and federal courts.
Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
Strong verbal and written communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Competencies:

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Project/Assignment Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Client Service – Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Demands:

Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Continually required to sit.
Occasionally required to stand.
Occasionally required to walk.
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
Frequently required to talk and hear.

Work Environment:
In performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:

A fast-paced environment determined by projects to be completed.
Variances of noise and temperature.
Possible stress and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.
This position is a hybrid position based out of our New York office, with 3 days onsite (currently M-W), and additional in-office or in-person attendance as needed.
Schedule will dictate additional days in NYC as required.

Salary Range:
$225,000-$350,000 entirely depending on experience