Managing Assistant Counsel

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Managing Assistant Counsel

Duties: Renders legal advice on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, ADA and other disability related laws. Represents, and/or coordinates with and directs outside counsel, including the Attorney General’s Office, in connection with all aspects of labor and employment matters including administrative proceedings and litigation in which is involved, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and wage and hour cases. Prepares legislation; renders advice with respect to the formulation, coordination and execution of legislative program. Participates, on behalf of , in the collective bargaining process, including the development of proposals and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; interprets collective bargaining agreements both within and outside the grievance process; and provides legal advice to management concerning the application of federal, state and local employment laws. Participates in, and/or directs confidential internal investigations into allegations involving staff misconduct/corruption and recommends corrective action measures. Participates in, and/or directs confidential internal investigations into allegations involving harassment, discrimination and related retaliation and recommends corrective measures. Conducts interviews and interrogations with respect to labor and/or employment law matters; interviews witnesses, complainants and subjects of investigations. Prepares detailed reports of investigative findings and recommendations in relation to assigned cases. Participates in, and/or directs vulnerability assessments or integrity tests of policies, programs, and projects to identify susceptibility to mismanagement, fraud, and waste and recommends corrective strategies. May supervise, train and evaluate employees. Handles disciplinary matters and handles all aspects of grievances, arbitration and disciplinary measures in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. Participates in collective bargaining and other employee relation matters; administer and ensure adherence to applicable bargaining agreements. Develops, document and implement policies and procedures. Undertakes special assignments as directed.

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Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
One Penn Plaza 52nd Floor
New York
New York
United States 10119-0098
Website : http://www.dasny.org/