Associate General Counsel, Global Employment

Company: Open Society Foundations
Location: New York
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel, Global EmploymentLocations: New York, Washington, D.C.Time Type: Full timePosted On: Posted 4 Days AgoTime Left to Apply: End Date: November 30, 2024 (17 days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: JR-0003623Role Title: Associate General Counsel, Global EmploymentGrade: F13Reporting To: Senior Legal Counsel, Global EmploymentProgram/Tool/Department/Unit Name: Office of General CounselTeam Name: Operations and TransactionsRole Purpose: The role of Associate General Counsel sits within the Global Operations division. Global Operations provides support to global operations functions with specialist expertise in real estate, employment, commercial law and related matters, and acts as an advisory partner for corresponding business units.Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner to enable effective planning to maximize impact and realize strategy within regulatory framework and organization-wide policies/standards/processes including understanding the global workforce and labour relations, and the strategy and work of People & Culture and identifying, and anticipating where possible, legal needs.
• Advise People & Culture and the organization on day-to-day labour and employment matters in respect of the global workforce including in relation to multi-jurisdiction re-organizations, reviewing and updating local, regional and global employment-related policies and templates, changes to terms and conditions, legal issues affecting employee benefit plans, and individual cases including senior hires and complex exits.
• Advise on the development and implementation of local, regional and global organizational policies and large-scale projects such as equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives that require coordinated inputs from multiple specialist attorneys and stakeholders.
• Work as part of a team managing the relationship with our US union, including the management of bargaining and other related matters.
• Advise on US benefit matters, including ERISA compliance, governance, and benefit plan design.
• Engage and instruct external counsel when needed and coordinate advice as appropriate to ensure it is fit for the organization.
• Advise on transactions including consultancies, commercial contracts, licenses, and software agreements.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.People Responsibilities: NoneInternal Relationships: People and Culture, Associate Directors, Global OperationsKey External Relationships: External Counsel, Labor Groups (CWA)Qualifications:
• Law degree or equivalent from an accredited university (law school) and admission to practice law in the Open Society global office location in which you would be based.Experience:Essential:
• A minimum post-qualification experience of 5 years at a law firm and/or in-house. It is essential that this includes experience with US employment law and labor relations, and of managing a relationship with a US union.
• Experience and record of accomplishments with drafting and negotiating in matters requiring keen attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
• Experience engaging and instructing external counsel when needed and coordinating advice as appropriate to ensure it is fit for the organization.Desirable (but not required):
• Experience working for an international organization and/or the non-profit field a plus.Competencies:Functional Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) legal and strategic advice with stakeholders who are not lawyers including in a virtual environment.
• A practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking, strong judgment and analytical skills, combined with a record of integrity, professional discretion and the ability to work under pressure, prioritize and handle sensitive/confidential matters.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, with experience managing inter and intra-organizational relationships in complex organizational environments.Personal Competencies:
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice.
• Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace.Languages: An excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $145,100 - $275,700. The final offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience.Competitive rates of pay apply.Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.About UsThe Open Society Foundations work to build inclusive and vibrant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. We are a global network of foundations committed to local knowledge and national expertise. Active in more than 120 countries, Open Society is the world's largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. In addition to making grants to organizations and individuals, we engage in policy advocacy, legal advocacy and litigation, program-related investing, and public communications, as well as providing direct assistance to governments.If you need assistance or disability related accommodations in order to submit a job application, please contact us at:Recruitment TeamOpen Society Foundations224 West 57th StreetNew York, NY 10019
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