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Associate Counsel- Labor & Employment

Organization: Labor, Employment & Benefits

Department: Labor Employ Ben & Workers Comp

Section: LEB & WC

Location: NY-New York-4 Irving Pl Headquarters

Job # 109562

(Salary Range - $180K - $240K)

Mission Statement

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Core Responsibilities

Represent the Company in federal, state and local court and administrative proceedings and to negotiate and/or litigate in connection with labor and employment compliance matters of moderate to high complexity.

Provide advice and counsel to Company management on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, rules, and regulations.

Support Company management in the negotiation, implementation, and interpretation of the Company's labor contracts.

Oversee or conduct legal research, write legal memoranda and briefs and draft contracts.

Provide any other labor and employment-related legal services related to Company operations.

Perform administrative matters in connection with the operation of the Law Department.

Work with and manage or oversee outside counsel on matters as needed or required.

Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

Juris Doctorate from a recognized and accredited law school.

Relevant Work Experience

Must be admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Required

Must have a minimum of 8-10 years legal experience with a focus on labor and employment matters (including administrative and judicial proceedings). Required

First chair deposition experience required. Required

Must possess excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication, litigation and negotiation skills. Required

Experience with OSHA, ERISA, Immigration. Preferred

First or second chair trial experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Required

Other Physical Demands

Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

Interested in applying to this position, click on the below link and apply on-line:

https://careers.coned.com/jobs/12759356-associate-counsel

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

About Con Edison

We operate one of the world’s largest energy delivery systems. Founded in 1823 as the New York Gas Light company, our electric, gas, and steam service now provides energy for the 10 million people who live in New York City and Westchester County. We’re constantly looking toward the future and exploring ways to innovate and take advantage of developing technology. But, more than anything, we’re listening to you and working hard to give you cleaner, more efficient energy choices, and more control over when and how you use your power.

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