Labor Relations Counsel — Arbitration & Compliance

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Central Labor Relations Department. The role focuses on arbitration, grievances, and labor contracts within a large public health system.

You will advise on law, supervise staff, and help ensure compliance with labor relations statutes while representing the System in hearings and mediations. This position carries leadership responsibilities and a critical role in safeguarding organizational interests across the five boroughs.

Qualifications

• Admission and active membership to New York State Bar.
• Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law after bar admission in litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, labor law and employee relations; or
• Two (2) years of experience after bar admission in litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, employment law and employee relations; plus two (2) years of progressively responsible managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the System in arbitration proceedings and other administrative or quasi-judicial settings.
• Advise on law, statutes, codes, regulations and rules; review legislation implications on labor relations matters.
• May supervise subordinates in pre-trial preparation and briefs; review work for completeness and policy compliance.
• Participate in conferences and meetings on legal interpretation of labor relations matters affecting the System.
• Review implementation of programs to ensure compliance with labor and labor relations laws; provide training on practices and procedures.
• Lead labor relations activities and participate in labor management mediations and settlements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Labor Relations AWOL and Time and Attendance Unit; training, investigations, drafting charges, responses and motions.

Education

Admission and active membership to New York State Bar

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Central Labor Relations Department. The role focuses on arbitration, grievances, and labor contracts within a large public health system.

You will advise on law, supervise staff, and help ensure compliance with labor relations statutes while representing the System in hearings and mediations. This position carries leadership responsibilities and a critical role in safeguarding organizational interests across the five boroughs.