POSITION DETAILSReporting to the College President, the Executive Legal Counsel and Labor Designee serves as the College Attorney and principal legal advisor to the President and senior leadership. The College seeks a dynamic legal professional with subject matter expertise to advise on complex matters, including litigation, labor and employment law, compliance, contracts, governance, fundraising, and immigration.The Executive Counsel serves as hearing officer for disciplinary and grievance matters involving classified and instructional staff and acts as the College's liaison to the City University of New York Office of the General Counsel and the University Office of the Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations.The Executive Counsel also serves as the College's Ethics Officer, Records Retention Officer, and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Officer; chairs the College's Workplace Violence Prevention Advisory Team; and serves on the College P&B and President's Cabinet.RESPONSIBILITIESServing as senior legal advisor to the President and Executive Cabinet.Administration and interpretation of the University Bylaws, University and College policies and procedures, the College governance charter, and collective bargaining agreements.Providing counsel to leadership and employees on matters including contractual agreements, conflicts of interest, personnel issues, investigations, student and administrative matters.Negotiating, drafting, revising, and reviewing a broad range of contracts, including agreements with donors, suppliers, and internal and external partners.Responding to legal, policy, and procedural inquiries from College, University, and government officials.Reviewing subpoenas and requests for information under applicable public records laws.Preparing clear, effective, and persuasive legal and transactional correspondence and related documents.Ensuring compliance with CUNY policies and standards related to promotion and tenure and multiple position appointments.Preparing time-sensitive reports and submissions for external agencies.Handle employee grievances and disciplinary proceedings; serve as hearing officer for Step One classified and instructional staff actions, represent the College at Step Two hearings, partnering with CUNY's Office of the General Counsel to manage litigation and administrative matters involving College officers, faculty, and staff.Respond to a variety of complaints, such as employment discrimination complaints from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the New York State Division of Human Rights.Advising and supporting compliance with EEO, ADEA, ADA, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX requirements in coordination with appropriate University, College, State, and Federal officials.Conduct confidential legal and labor‑related investigations.Delivering ethics, policy, and labor‑management training and promoting compliance with federal and state law.Performing related duties as assigned by the President.This role operates on a 70% hybrid schedule, with regular onsite attendance required and remote work permitted in accordance with agency policy and operational needs.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to the New York State Bar, and have at least eight years of related experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSStrong experience handling labor and employment matters, particularly in the public sector.Experience advising executive leadership on complex legal matters and influencing strategic and operational decision‑making.Experience in nonprofit or higher education environments, preferably within CUNY.Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across a complex organization.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$170,000-$189,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits include health and wellness plans, retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs.LOCATIONQueensborough Community College, Queens, NY.JOB TYPEFull‑Time.EEO STATEMENTCUNY 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.Reference: Job ID 32454.#J-18808-Ljbffr