Associate Counsel - Law, Labor and Employment

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison in New York seeks an experienced in-house attorney to lead and manage complex labor and employment matters, providing strategic guidance to Company leadership on compliance with evolving laws and regulations.

The role requires a JD, admission to the New York Bar, and at least 10 years of focused experience in labor and employment law, including deposition work, strong litigation, negotiation, and presentation skills. Occasional after-hours emergencies may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• Minimum of 10 years of labor and employment law experience, including administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Deposition experience required.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication, litigation and negotiation skills, required.
• Litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, regulations, and requirements, including EEO, traditional labor, OSHA and health and safety, leave, wage and hour, prevailing wage, and immigration matters.
• Represent the Company in state and federal court, before EEO agencies and the NLRB, while partnering with Company leadership to provide strategic counsel on a broad range of labor and employment law issues.
• Play an integral role in the negotiation, administration, and implementation of the Companys labor agreements, helping shape outcomes that support both the business and its workforce.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Litigation

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Overview

Join a high-performing team of seasoned attorneys who partner closely in a collaborative, supportive environment to tackle sophisticated labor and employment law matters. In this role, you will take ownership of moderately to highly complex issues, lead and manage impactful projects, and deliver clear, compelling guidance to Company leadership on compliance with evolving and existing labor and employment laws. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident legal professional who thrives working independently, values teamwork, and is energized by meaningful work.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on the Companys compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, regulations, and requirements, including EEO, traditional labor, OSHA and health and safety, leave, wage and hour, prevailing wage, and immigration matters.
• Represent the Company in state and federal court, before EEO agencies and the NLRB, while partnering with Company leadership to provide strategic counsel on a broad range of labor and employment law issues.
• Play an integral role in the negotiation, administration, and implementation of the Companys labor agreements, helping shape outcomes that support both the business and its workforce.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate J.D. Degree from a recognized and accredited law school.

Relevant Work Experience

• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of New York, required.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years legal experience with a focus on labor and employment matters (including administrative and judicial proceedings), required.
• Deposition experience required.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication, litigation and negotiation skills, required.
• Litigation experience, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.