Deputy General Counsel — Labor Relations

Mass; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Deputy General Counsel for Labor Relations to oversee EOEEA’s Labor Relations unit, advise on collective bargaining, and coordinate with HR during investigations and disciplinary actions. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with the COO and HR leadership.

The position requires a law degree, supervisory experience, and strong expertise in labor laws, civil rights, and employment policies across EOEEA agencies. Hybrid work may be available.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional experience in business/public administration with supervisor/manager roles.
• Law degree required at time of hire.
• Experience with employment-related programs and collective bargaining processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Labor Relations Unit for EOEEA and its agencies; handle disputes and grievances.
• Develop Secretariat-wide labor policies and serve as liaison with bargaining units.
• Advise management on obligations under collective bargaining agreements and employment laws.
• Represent the appointing authority in proceedings before HRD, OER, arbitrators, and civil tribunals.
• Serve as hearing officer for pre-disciplinary hearings and provide expert labor relations guidance.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and implement HR strategies affecting bargaining units.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Labor relations expertise

Employment law

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Deputy General Counsel for Labor Relations to oversee EOEEA’s Labor Relations unit, advise on collective bargaining, and coordinate with HR during investigations and disciplinary actions. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with the COO and HR leadership.

The position requires a law degree, supervisory experience, and strong expertise in labor laws, civil rights, and employment policies across EOEEA agencies. Hybrid work may be available.