MANAGING COUNSEL
LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS
Job #: 2009-0319
The General Counsel of the University of California seeks a Managing Counsel for the Labor, Employment and Benefits group in the Office of the General Counsel in Oakland, California. The position, which reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Litigation, Labor & Employment, will manage six labor, employment and benefits attorneys and will provide advice and counsel to senior management on highly complex legal matters or problems. The successful candidate will keep informed on legislation and case law and benefits matters throughout the UC system and at its ten campuses, five medical centers and a National Laboratory.
Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years’ legal and management experience, proven experience in traditional labor law (PERB and/or NLRB), possess a degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the California Bar. Candidates should have excellent judgment and proven experience energizing and managing to expectations three or more attorneys specializing in the areas of labor and employment law. The position requires demonstrated communication, negotiation, performance management, client counseling, writing, and analytical skills; an in-depth knowledge of relevant federal and state employment/labor laws, regulations and case law, including, for example: HEERA, NLRA, FEHA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, privacy, 1st Amendment and whistleblower issues, etc. and a demonstrated ability to conduct hearings and to work flexibly in a fast-paced, complex higher education environment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University provides an excellent benefits package, including a variety of tax-deferred savings and retirement programs. For more information on the position, see the OGC website at: http://www.ucop.edu/ogc/jobs.html
How to apply: Please reference the following quick link https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53286. In addition, candidates must attach one or more legal writing samples. To receive full consideration, a resume, cover letter and writing samples must be received by the closing date.
University of California (UC), one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The UC Office of the President is the corporate headquarters to the ten campuses, five medical centers and two Department of Energy National Labs and enrolls premier students from California, the nation, and the world. University benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment, a generous sick, vacation and paid holiday program, an excellent retirement savings and investment plan, and more.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer.
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