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    University Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Employment and Student Affairs Unit - New York, United States - City University of New York

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    University Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Employment and Student Affairs Unit (Revised)


    POSITION DETAILS


    The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel (OGC) at The City University of New York (CUNY) is the system-wide resource for legal advice and representation.

    The OGC assists CUNY's decision makers in advancing the University's educational mission by providing expert, relevant and timely legal advice, guidance, and advocacy.

    The OGC provides legal assistance and advice to the Board of Trustees, the University's central administration and its 25 constituent colleges, and its services touch all operational areas of the University and its campuses.

    CUNY seeks a University Associate General Counsel in its Litigation, Employment, and Student Affairs Unit (LESA). This attorney will provide in-house legal advice and represent CUNY on faculty, staff, and student matters.

    They will manage employee disciplinary proceedings and labor arbitrations, assist outside counsel, handle discrimination complaints filed with external agencies, and advise on alleged employee/student misconduct.

    They will also directly advise senior administrators system-wide on challenging matters facing institutions in public Higher Education today. The position reports to the Senior University Executive Counsel for Litigation.


    NOTES: 1) Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work on-site in the office. 2) This position is excluded from union representation in the collective bargaining unit.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    MINIMUM

    • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABAaccredited law school and five years' related experience.
    • New York State Bar membership in good standing, or admission in another jurisdiction with eligibility for admission to the NYS bar in the first year of employment.

    PREFERRED

    • Litigation experience, including trial practice and/or labor arbitrations or administrative hearings.
    • Experience handling labor or employment issues, especially public employee labor and employment law.
    The successful candidate will also demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in the following:

    • Writing
    • Interpersonal communication and collaboration
    • Personal organization and work habits
    • Accuracy and attention to detail
    • Technology including legal software (Westlaw, Lexis, Workshare Compare, Clearwell) and administrative tools (Zoom, MS Teams, Microsoft 365).

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW


    Provides professional in-house legal advice, representation, and assistance on a wide variety of issues and participates in evaluating and developing University policy related to legal matters.


    • Represents the University and its campuses at various types of internal and external meetings, negotiations, proceedings, and other activities
    • Provides legal counsel and guidance to University and campus leadership
    • Assists outside counsel and works as a team with other inhouse and college attorneys
    • Provides legal and policy analysis of issues and participates in developing and drafting policy
    • May be assigned to one or more area of legal specialization as detailed below under Campus-Specific information
    • May supervise nonattorney staff and/or student employees
    • Performs other related duties, as assigned

    CUNY TITLE
    Higher Education Officer


    FLSA
    Exempt


    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
    The salary range steps are $132,987 and $141,858, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

    We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

    Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.


    HOW TO APPLY


    For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

    The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

    \_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=27160&PostingSeq=1

    Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials.

    After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu:
    Employee Self Service ->Careers


    CLOSING DATE
    Open until filled.


    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting:
    Managerial/Professional


    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.

    Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.

    EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

    Job ID

    27160


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