Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director (HEO)

CUNY • Queens, NY • 7h ago

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director will provide professional in-house legal advice, representation, and other legal and labor relation duties.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

Educate senior leadership on various human resources and labor relations policies and procedures.

Represent the college at hearings and arbitrations as the hearing officer and oversee the prompt completion of confidential staff investigations regarding instances of misconduct, incompetence, or other serious violations.

Provide legal counsel with respect to compliance with legal requirements, college and university policies and procedures, and contractual obligations. Provide legal advice to all college stakeholders regarding the development and implementation of college policies, procedures and transactions.

Research sensitive college-wide HR issues; draft and recommend policy/procedural changes to the General Counsel for implementation. Conduct research and analysis of the College's legal, regulatory and employment issues.

Negotiate and draft contracts, licenses, releases and other legal documents. Provide counsel and draft documents related to matters, including academic and medical leaves, accommodation requests and grievances, and appeals of employment actions.

Work with attorneys in CUNY Office of the General Counsel and Office of Labor Relations in connection with litigation and arbitration, including matters relating to students, employees, and third parties.

Review and respond to FOIL requests, subpoenas, and other requests for college, employee, and student records.

Support College efforts on compliance by providing ethics training and ongoing guidance, as well as handling of various employment actions, disciplinary matters, litigation, document requests, contracts, and other agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required. J.D. from an accredited law school required. Membership in NY State bar required.

Preferred qualifications:

Ten (10) years' experience in legal office of higher education institution or governmental entity

Familiarity with the tenure/promotion process

Experience with unions/collective bargaining agreements

Experience with union grievance and disciplinary process

Experience drafting and reviewing agreements, MOU's and contracts

Experience with FERPA and FOI

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College Labor Relations functions requiring the highest degree of confidentiality, skill, sound judgment and attention to detail.

Represents the College at grievances and disciplinary proceedings

Writes labor/legal related briefs and decisions

Responds to policy and procedural inquiries from a wide variety of College officials, including Vice Presidents, Deans andDepartment Chairs

Responds to a variety of requests, such as employment discrimination complaints from the Equal Employment OpportunityCommission (EEOC) and the New York State Division of Human Rights; subpoenas, and document requests

Provides time-sensitive reports and information to internal and external sources, such as the New York Commission on PublicIntegrity

Serves as liaison to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Human ResourcesManagement, and Office of the General Counsel- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $91,878-$141,643

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

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CLOSING DATE

5/18/2026

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: 32131

Location: Queens College

Job Type: Full-Time

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