The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing NYC employees. In addition, OLR administers procedures resulting from the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including the step grievance process.
Under supervision, the Senior Counsel represents the City of New York and its constituent agencies in various labor matters, including but not limited to, improper practices, impasse proceedings, accretions and representation matters before the Office of Collective Bargaining. In addition, the Senior Counsel handles grievance arbitrations arising out of contract disputes. Further, this attorney provides advice and counsel to management and City labor partners on a variety of labor relations issues. They are responsible for the preparation of legal documents, such as memoranda, verified answers and complaints, briefs, arguments, etc. in connection with all related proceedings. The Senior Counsel may also assist in the drafting of collective bargaining agreements. Additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

- Training and/or experience in litigation including delivering oral legal arguments and entering evidence into a record. - Strong legal writing and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of or experience with public sector employee discipline or the grievance process - Knowledge of or experience with New York City employment rules and regulations, including but not limited to, New York Civil Service Law, New York City Personnel Rules and Regulations, and the New York Administrative Code - Experience and/or interest in public sector labor relations. - Ability to interact with all levels of management and union personnel. - Self-motivated, with ability to multitask in a deadline-oriented environment. - Strong organizational skills.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.