Attorney, Labor Relations (SY26-27)

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, administer, interpret and enforce 13+ collective bargaining agreements for approximately 9600 employees
• Devise and implement strategies for effective negotiations
• Advise principals, headmasters, executives, managers and supervisors regarding labor and employment issues
• Lead litigation related to labor grievances at district level disciplinary hearings, arbitrations regarding employee performance, discipline and contract interpretation, and before the Massachusetts Division of Labor Relations, Civil Service Commission and State Courts
• Draft motions, collective bargaining agreements, legal memorandum and post-arbitration briefs
• Develop and maintain relationships with Union Leadership such as monthly labor management meetings
• Develop, train and provide instruction necessary to support BPS labor relations objectives and ensure the fair, consistent and efficient administration of its collective bargaining agreements

Qualifications

• Law Degree, Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• Admission to Massachusetts Bar
• Extensive knowledge regarding employee and labor relations protocols, M.G.L. 150E, and state and federal employment laws
• Excellent legal writing skills
• Excellent oral and presentation skills
• Proficient project management skills in a multiple location/unit environment
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Terms

This position is managerial, D61. This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.