Senior Employee Relations Counsel

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools seeks an Employee Relations Counsel to assist the Executive Director in handling personnel investigations, accommodations, and disciplinary matters across citywide offices. The role includes overseeing onboarding, training, and coordination with legal and HR teams.

You will advise on policies, respond to FOI requests, and support hearings, with a focus on accessibility and compliance with state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent, responsible legal experience after admission.
• Eighteen months in supervisory capacity, or performing complex legal work.
• Remain a NYS Bar member in good standing for duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on personnel investigation matters including accommodations, arrests, reassignments, clearances, investigations, discipline, safety and info requests.
• Provide policy input and assist Executive Director on office policy issues and related litigation.
• Oversee Disability Accommodation Office and serve as point of contact for accommodations and accessibility.
• Review security clearances, arrests, and appeals for investigation units; support investigators on cases.
• Assist in hiring, ensure compliance with NYCPS regulations and laws; testify in hearings as required.

Skills

Legal research

Policy input

Communication skills

Project management

Disability accommodations

Education

New York State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft 365

Web browsers

Job description

NYC Public Schools seeks an Employee Relations Counsel to assist the Executive Director in handling personnel investigations, accommodations, and disciplinary matters across citywide offices. The role includes overseeing onboarding, training, and coordination with legal and HR teams.

You will advise on policies, respond to FOI requests, and support hearings, with a focus on accessibility and compliance with state and federal laws.