Labor & Employment Counsel, Public Sector

Taleo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment) to provide legal advice to the Board of Education and district staff on labor and employment matters. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role focuses on collective bargaining, employment litigation, and risk mitigation.

Candidates should have a J.D., at least three years of relevant experience in public sector or corporate law, and admission to the bar.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience.
• Bar admission in Pennsylvania and eligibility within six months.

Responsibilities

• Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to Board of Education members, officers and employees on labor and employment issues.
• Prevents legal claims by identifying potential risks and making appropriate recommendations.
• Defends lawsuits and claims by discussing matters with opposing counsel, filing necessary legal papers, conducting extensive discovery proceedings, and preparing testimony.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Legal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment) to provide legal advice to the Board of Education and district staff on labor and employment matters. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role focuses on collective bargaining, employment litigation, and risk mitigation.

Candidates should have a J.D., at least three years of relevant experience in public sector or corporate law, and admission to the bar.