Assistant General Counsel, Labor Relations
Job Summary
CPS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel who will work in the Labor Relations Unit of the Law Department. Reporting to the Chief Labor Relations Officer, the Assistant General Counsel will assist in administering and implementing collective bargaining agreements, conducting collective bargaining, advising principals and department leaders on matters related to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations, including discipline matters, drafting collective bargaining and grievance settlement agreements, and generally representing CPS in engagement with its labor partners.
This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis. The Assistant General Counsel will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
- Engaging with district principals and union representatives on labor issues, including advising CPS managers on best practices, contractual obligations, and creative problem solving.
- Meeting regularly with labor representatives to address contractual issues in order to avoid unnecessary grievances.
- Representing CPS in contract negotiations, other collective bargaining sessions, and impact bargaining discussions with labor unions representing CPS' 30,000 plus unionized employees.
- Drafting responses to requests for information, grievance settlement agreements, and policy materials.
Qualifications
- Education Required: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, required; Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois.
- Experience Required: A minimum of one (1) year of legal practice, inclusive of internships, externships and clerkships, required. Experience in labor and employment law, preferred.
Conditions of Employment
- Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Pay
The estimated annual salary range for this position is $87,000.00.