Senior Attorney - Labor Employment

Overview

The Senior Attorney is a mid-level attorney position in the Company's Law Department. A Senior Attorney provides legal support in connection with the Company's compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws, rules and regulations, including EEO, traditional labor, leave laws, wage and hour laws, immigration, and health and safety laws, and support regarding the negotiation and implementation of the Company's labor contracts. The Senior Attorney will be expected to represent the Company in state and federal court and before local, state and federal administrative agencies, support and appear at union grievance-arbitration hearings, and counsel Company management on a wide variety of labor and employment law matters. The individual filling this position will be expected to work independently on matters of varying complexity, manage more complex projects, meet deadlines, and make verbal and written presentations to Company management regarding labor and employment issues and laws.Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities* Represent the Company in federal, state and local court and administrative proceedings and to negotiate and/or litigate in connection with labor, employment and wage and hour compliance matters.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience* Juris Doctorate from a recognized and accredited law school

Relevant Work Experience* Must be admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Required

Licenses and Certifications* Driver's License Required

Physical Demands* Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

Additional Physical Demands* Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.