Associate Counsel - Law, Labor and Employment

Join a high-performing team of seasoned attorneys who partner closely in a collaborative, supportive environment to tackle sophisticated labor and employment law matters. In this role, you will take ownership of moderately to highly complex issues, lead and manage impactful projects, and deliver clear, compelling guidance to Company leadership on compliance with evolving and existing labor and employment laws. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident legal professional who thrives working independently, values teamwork, and is energized by meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on the Companys compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, regulations, and requirements, including EEO, traditional labor, OSHA and health and safety, leave, wage and hour, prevailing wage, and immigration matters.
• Represent the Company in state and federal court, before EEO agencies and the NLRB, while partnering with Company leadership to provide strategic counsel on a broad range of labor and employment law issues.
• Play an integral role in the negotiation, administration, and implementation of the Companys labor agreements, helping shape outcomes that support both the business and its workforce.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate J.D. Degree from a recognized and accredited law school.

• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of New York, required.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years legal experience with a focus on labor and employment matters (including administrative and judicial proceedings), required.
• Deposition experience required.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication, litigation and negotiation skills, required.
• Litigation experience, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

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 on the basis of 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.

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