Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Description
Position at MTA Headquarters
Position Title Labor Attorney
Department / Division Labor Relations
Work Location 2 Broadway, New York, NY
Employment Type Full Time
Salary Range $109,816 - $137,270
Deadline Until filled
Teleworking This position is eligible for teleworking with one day per week remote work. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.
Opening The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.
Position Objective Represents the Authorities at administrative labor hearings and at arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, disciplinary matters, medical appeals, Civil Service Law, and matters affecting Authority-wide policy and procedures. Performs related tasks such as investigating labor disputes, interviewing witnesses, developing litigation strategy, performing legal research, and preparing legal memoranda. Serves as labor counsel to the department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assists in administering collective bargaining agreements. Writes, reviews, and assists in the formulation of labor relations policy.
Responsibilities
Represent Authorities in administrative hearings and arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, discipline, Civil Service Law, and matters affecting authority-wide policy and procedures.
Handle complex contractual grievances that may have authority-wide operational impact.
Prepare schedules for all arbitrations and administrative hearings.
Serve as labor counsel to the department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assist in administering collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate labor disputes, prepare legal memoranda, testify at arbitration hearings, develop litigation strategies, and perform extensive legal research concerning rules, regulations, and prior contract and discipline grievance awards.
Ensure administrative updates for contract and disciplinary data from hearings are completed effectively.
Assist in contract negotiations and investigations.
Advise, train, and act as a liaison to the Labor Relations Staff in the various departments throughout the Authority.
Assure uniformity of interpretation of policy and collective bargaining agreements and maintain a consistent application of progressive discipline.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies involving Labor Relations issues.
Knowledge of Labor Relations law in the private and/or public sectors and ability to perform legal research.
Demonstrated ability to present cases at administrative hearings, including investigating disputes, interviewing witnesses, preparing litigation strategy, arguing cases, and preparing legal briefs or memoranda.
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with all internal levels within an organization and in a high‑profile, high‑pressure environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Good organizational and presentation skills.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.
Minimum of 3 years of post‑bar experience in Labor Relations with emphasis on legal analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior trial experience.
Experience working in government and labor contract negotiations, and leading important litigations.
Familiarity with MTA’s policies, procedures, and collective bargaining processes.
Other Information
May need to work outside of normal work hours (evenings and weekends).
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites.
All employees in policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying.
Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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Position Title Labor Attorney
Department / Division Labor Relations
Work Location 2 Broadway, New York, NY
Employment Type Full Time
Salary Range $109,816 - $137,270
Deadline Until filled
Teleworking This position is eligible for teleworking with one day per week remote work. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.
Opening The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.
Position Objective Represents the Authorities at administrative labor hearings and at arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, disciplinary matters, medical appeals, Civil Service Law, and matters affecting Authority-wide policy and procedures. Performs related tasks such as investigating labor disputes, interviewing witnesses, developing litigation strategy, performing legal research, and preparing legal memoranda. Serves as labor counsel to the department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assists in administering collective bargaining agreements. Writes, reviews, and assists in the formulation of labor relations policy.
Responsibilities
Represent Authorities in administrative hearings and arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, discipline, Civil Service Law, and matters affecting authority-wide policy and procedures.
Handle complex contractual grievances that may have authority-wide operational impact.
Prepare schedules for all arbitrations and administrative hearings.
Serve as labor counsel to the department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assist in administering collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate labor disputes, prepare legal memoranda, testify at arbitration hearings, develop litigation strategies, and perform extensive legal research concerning rules, regulations, and prior contract and discipline grievance awards.
Ensure administrative updates for contract and disciplinary data from hearings are completed effectively.
Assist in contract negotiations and investigations.
Advise, train, and act as a liaison to the Labor Relations Staff in the various departments throughout the Authority.
Assure uniformity of interpretation of policy and collective bargaining agreements and maintain a consistent application of progressive discipline.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies involving Labor Relations issues.
Knowledge of Labor Relations law in the private and/or public sectors and ability to perform legal research.
Demonstrated ability to present cases at administrative hearings, including investigating disputes, interviewing witnesses, preparing litigation strategy, arguing cases, and preparing legal briefs or memoranda.
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with all internal levels within an organization and in a high‑profile, high‑pressure environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Good organizational and presentation skills.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.
Minimum of 3 years of post‑bar experience in Labor Relations with emphasis on legal analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior trial experience.
Experience working in government and labor contract negotiations, and leading important litigations.
Familiarity with MTA’s policies, procedures, and collective bargaining processes.
Other Information
May need to work outside of normal work hours (evenings and weekends).
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites.
All employees in policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying.
Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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