Closing Date: 29th May, 2026
Description:
Description:Definition:
Under the general direction of the Chief Negotiator of the Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB), the Legal Counsel-OCB represents government interest during collective bargaining negotiations, provides expert legal guidance on labor relations and collective bargaining matters, and provides staff support for collective bargaining agreements and grievance matters. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations while representing the GVI interest during collective bargaining negotiations. This position requires a confidential relationship to a policymaker.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties (Not All Inclusive)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Performs case assessment and preparation, presentation of oral argument, witness examination, and submission of written briefs, position statements, appeals, and supporting materials.
- Evaluates case files generated by OCB to determine if supporting records sustain claim.
- Collects information that is necessary to conduct a thorough assessment of each case.
- Prepares pleadings, briefs, motions orders and other related documents required for Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
- Collaborates with internal teams, including HR, operations and finance to develop strategic approaches to labor relations and collective bargaining.
- Attends hearings, arbitration, court conferences, arguments, motions, and negotiating settlements of pending cases.
- Acts as a liaison in alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, fact finding, settlement facilitation, or binding interest arbitration.
- Provides legal advice to the Chief Negotiator, staff and management on matters related to collective bargaining agreements, labor disputes, union activities, issues, employment practices, bargaining agreements, and appeal options.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualfications
Graduation from an accredited law school, having earned an LL.B. or J.D. Degree supplemented by two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney in administrative law, civil law or related field.
Position Factors
Factor 2- Supervisory Controls
Works Under the General Supervision of The Chief Negotiator of The Office of Collective Bargaining. Work Is Performed Independently with Considerable Latitude for The Oversight of Support Staff.
Factor 3- Guidelines
Guidelines Include Departmental Policies, Rules, and Procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Federal and Local Labor Laws.
Factor 4- Complexity
Professional Judgment and Initiative Must Be Exercised to Interpret and Comprehend Collective Bargaining Agreements, Labor Laws, and Resolution Procedures.
Factor 5- Scope and Effect
The Purpose of Work Is to Administer Regulations, Policies, and Procedures Pursuant to Standards Set by Collective Bargaining Agreements Bound by The Agency.
Factor 6- Personal Contacts
Contacts Are Coworkers, Subordinate Staff, the Public, and Associated Agencies.
Factor 7- Purpose of Contacts
Contacts Are Made to Obtain Information for Cases Being Reviewed and Prosecuted, to Disseminate Information, Court Proceedings, Scheduling Interviews, and Communicating with Staff.
Factor 8- Physical Demands
Work Is Primarily Sedentary with Occasional Walking, Standing, Bending, and Transferring Documents.
Factor 9- Work Environment
Work Is Performed in An Office or Courtroom Setting but Some Fieldwork May Be Required. Interisland or Mainland Travel May Be Required.
Graduation from an accredited law school, having earned an LL.B. or J.D. Degree supplemented by two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney in administrative law, civil law or related field.
Position Factors
- Factor 1- Knowledge Required by The Position
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of labor and employment law, including the procedures at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Knowledge of employment law and labor relations at both local and federal level.
- Skill in organizational development.
- Skill in computer operating applications.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Skill in collective bargaining.
- Ability to comprehend collective bargaining agreements, and mediation procedures.
- Ability to set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up with little to no direction.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, make sound decisions and present ideas and information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to identify legal issues.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to apply applicable law to facts and draw logical conclusions.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with members of the Department's staff and other external entities and bodies.
Factor 2- Supervisory Controls
Works Under the General Supervision of The Chief Negotiator of The Office of Collective Bargaining. Work Is Performed Independently with Considerable Latitude for The Oversight of Support Staff.
Factor 3- Guidelines
Guidelines Include Departmental Policies, Rules, and Procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Federal and Local Labor Laws.
Factor 4- Complexity
Professional Judgment and Initiative Must Be Exercised to Interpret and Comprehend Collective Bargaining Agreements, Labor Laws, and Resolution Procedures.
Factor 5- Scope and Effect
The Purpose of Work Is to Administer Regulations, Policies, and Procedures Pursuant to Standards Set by Collective Bargaining Agreements Bound by The Agency.
Factor 6- Personal Contacts
Contacts Are Coworkers, Subordinate Staff, the Public, and Associated Agencies.
Factor 7- Purpose of Contacts
Contacts Are Made to Obtain Information for Cases Being Reviewed and Prosecuted, to Disseminate Information, Court Proceedings, Scheduling Interviews, and Communicating with Staff.
Factor 8- Physical Demands
Work Is Primarily Sedentary with Occasional Walking, Standing, Bending, and Transferring Documents.
Factor 9- Work Environment
Work Is Performed in An Office or Courtroom Setting but Some Fieldwork May Be Required. Interisland or Mainland Travel May Be Required.