New York State
The State University of New York - Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor
New York State, Albany, New York, United States
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. Title The State University of New York - Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $118000 to $171000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 25% Workweek Mon-Fri Workday
From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 353 Broadway City Albany State NY Responsibilities
The SUNY Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor to lead the OGC’s Litigation and Labor Practice Group and develop/implement a strategic vision for the practice. Serve as the lead attorney for the OGC in providing comprehensive legal services and guidance on federal or state litigation involving SUNY campuses. Strategically manage litigation and disputes across the System, including labor arbitrations and other administrative proceedings. Draft responses and position statements in administrative proceedings; manage employment/labor issues in collaboration with SUNY’s Employee Relations Group. Liaise with the NYS Attorney General’s Office, outside counsel, and relevant state offices; negotiate and evaluate settlement requests. Oversee discovery; prepare witnesses for depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Coordinate with NYS Inspector General’s Office and NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government on misconduct investigations; work with SUNY campuses as needed. Perform other duties as needed to support the System’s litigation and labor practice. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent). Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing (or eligibility for admission within six months). Strong academic background. Experience advising clients on complex litigation and/or labor and employment issues. 8+ years of legal practice or relevant experience prior to beginning the position. Preferred Qualifications
20+ years of experience in litigation and/or labor and employment issues. Proven ability to build, lead, and manage a team and develop/implement new systems. Legal experience in higher education and/or government law. Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals. Experience in preparing and providing legal training on various legal and compliance issues. Additional Comments - Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this Campus Counsel position is $118,000 - $171,000. Excellent Benefit Package which includes NYS health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick and holiday time. 13 paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. See our Management/Confidential benefits summary: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf. Management/Confidential appointments are not represented by a union. Limited telecommuting may be available; some travel may be required depending on client needs. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants with a valid driver’s license are preferred. SUNY System Administration Benefits Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 518-320-1565 Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu Address
Street 353 Broadway City Albany State NY Notes on Applying Please apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183839 StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. Title The State University of New York - Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $118000 to $171000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 25% Workweek Mon-Fri Workday
From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 353 Broadway City Albany State NY Responsibilities
The SUNY Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a Managing Counsel - Litigation and Labor to lead the OGC’s Litigation and Labor Practice Group and develop/implement a strategic vision for the practice. Serve as the lead attorney for the OGC in providing comprehensive legal services and guidance on federal or state litigation involving SUNY campuses. Strategically manage litigation and disputes across the System, including labor arbitrations and other administrative proceedings. Draft responses and position statements in administrative proceedings; manage employment/labor issues in collaboration with SUNY’s Employee Relations Group. Liaise with the NYS Attorney General’s Office, outside counsel, and relevant state offices; negotiate and evaluate settlement requests. Oversee discovery; prepare witnesses for depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Coordinate with NYS Inspector General’s Office and NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government on misconduct investigations; work with SUNY campuses as needed. Perform other duties as needed to support the System’s litigation and labor practice. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent). Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing (or eligibility for admission within six months). Strong academic background. Experience advising clients on complex litigation and/or labor and employment issues. 8+ years of legal practice or relevant experience prior to beginning the position. Preferred Qualifications
20+ years of experience in litigation and/or labor and employment issues. Proven ability to build, lead, and manage a team and develop/implement new systems. Legal experience in higher education and/or government law. Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals. Experience in preparing and providing legal training on various legal and compliance issues. Additional Comments - Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this Campus Counsel position is $118,000 - $171,000. Excellent Benefit Package which includes NYS health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick and holiday time. 13 paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. See our Management/Confidential benefits summary: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf. Management/Confidential appointments are not represented by a union. Limited telecommuting may be available; some travel may be required depending on client needs. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants with a valid driver’s license are preferred. SUNY System Administration Benefits Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 518-320-1565 Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu Address
Street 353 Broadway City Albany State NY Notes on Applying Please apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183839 StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
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