Legal Counsel

This role will principally advise on and provide counsel on legal matters related to labor law, ensuring compliance with multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements and applicable law. This includes providing guidance on employee relations, handling disputes, and potentially negotiating with unions. This role requires an expert in labor law, with excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with myriad stakeholders as well as interface with outside counsel.

Legal Counsel and Guidance

Provide legal advice to senior leadership on a wide range of labor law matters, including but not limited to:

Labor Relations:Provide guidance on interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements and union matters.
• Employee Relations:Advise on employee relations issues, such as disciplinary actions, terminations, and performance management.
• Compliance:Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, etc.).
• Risk Management:Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with employment practices.

Dispute Resolution

• Investigations: In coordination with the Human Resources team, conduct or oversee investigations into employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, or other workplace misconduct including incident reporting.
• Negotiation: Negotiate settlements and agreements in employment disputes.
• Arbitration: Manage arbitration processes, advise on strategy and ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Litigation: Represent the organization in employment-related matters, including administrative hearings, mediations, and court proceedings and provide recommendations for actionable next steps.

Policy Implementation

• Labor Laws and Implementation: Monitor changes in labor laws and advise the organization on operational impact.
• Reviewing Policies: Review employment policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.

Contract Negotiation and Management

• Contract Interpretation: Demonstrate ownership of the Collective Bargaining Agreements and ensure accurate application.
• Collective Bargaining: Proactively prepare and participate in collective bargaining negotiations with unions, when applicable.
• Draft and Review Contracts: Draft and review separation agreements, and other legal documents.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records and documentation related to employment matters.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in labor law, both counseling and litigation.
• Experience with unionized workplaces.
• Experience working within creative environments and/or working with minors, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus.

40 hours/week

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Compensation Range

$140,000 - $160,000

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.