Senior Assistant Chief Counsel Labor Relations & Compliance

Illinois Department of Transportation; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental保险

Pension Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Assistant Chief Counsel – Labor Relations/Personnel/Compliance to provide legal policy determinations and advice on labor relations, personnel, and employment law issues for the department. The role includes coordinating negotiations with labor organizations and investigations into employee misconduct.

Under general direction, you may serve as Deputy Chief Counsel in the absence of the deputy and must handle various matters related to

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and Illinois license to practice law.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law with knowledge of labor relations and employment law.
• Willingness to travel as needed and ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as counsel and legal advisor for labor relations, personnel, and employment law issues.
• Provide legal advice and interpretation of FOIA, Open Meetings Act and departmental orders/policies.
• Negotiate settlements and advise in labor relations negotiations and litigation.
• Design and coordinate investigations into allegations of employee misconduct.
• Perform duties as Deputy Chief Counsel in the absence of the chief.

Skills

Labor relations

Employment law

Legal advice

FOIA

Open Meetings Act

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois bar license

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Assistant Chief Counsel – Labor Relations/Personnel/Compliance to provide legal policy determinations and advice on labor relations, personnel, and employment law issues for the department. The role includes coordinating negotiations with labor organizations and investigations into employee misconduct.

Under general direction, you may serve as Deputy Chief Counsel in the absence of the deputy and must handle various matters related to