Executive Legal Counsel and Labor Designee

Executive Legal Counsel and Labor Designee

Queens, NY

QUEENSBOROUGH
CC

Executive Legal Counsel and Labor Designee

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the College
President, the Executive
Legal Counsel and Labor Designee serves as the College Attorney and principal legal advisor to the President and
senior leadership. The
College seeks a dynamic legal professional with subject matter expertise to advise on complex matters, including
litigation, labor and
employment law, compliance, contracts, governance, fundraising, and immigration.

The Executive Counsel serves
as hearing officer for
disciplinary and grievance matters involving classified and instructional staff and acts as the College’s liaison to
the City University of
New York Office of the General Counsel and the University Office of the Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations.

The Executive Counsel
also serves as the College’s Ethics Officer, Records Retention Officer, and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Officer; chairs the College’s
Workplace Violence Prevention Advisory Team; and serves on the College P&B and President’s Cabinet.

With wide latitude for
independent judgment, responsibilities will include:

• Serving as senior legal advisor to the President
  and Executive
  Cabinet.
• Administration and interpretation of the University Bylaws, University and College policies and procedures,
  the College
  governance charter, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Providing counsel to leadership and employees on matters
  including
  contractual agreements, conflicts of interest, personnel issues, investigations, student and administrative matters.
• Negotiating,
  drafting, revising, and reviewing a broad range of contracts, including agreements with donors, suppliers, and internal and
  external
  partners.
• Responding to legal, policy, and procedural inquiries from College, University, and government officials.
• Reviewing subpoenas and requests for information under applicable public records laws.
• Preparing clear, effective, and
  persuasive legal and transactional correspondence and related documents.
• Ensuring compliance with CUNY policies and standards
  related to promotion and tenure and multiple position appointments.
• Preparing time-sensitive reports and submissions for external
  agencies
• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary proceedings; serve as hearing officer for Step One classified and
  instructional staff actions, represent the College at Step Two hearings, partnering with CUNY’s Office of the General Counsel to manage
  litigation and administrative matters involving College officers, faculty, and staff.
• Respond to a variety of complaints, such as
  employment discrimination complaints from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the New York State Division of Human
  Rights
• Advising and supporting compliance with EEO, ADEA, ADA, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX requirements in coordination with
  appropriate University, College, State, and Federal officials.
• Conduct confidential legal and labor-related investigations
• Delivering ethics, policy, and labor-management training and promoting compliance with federal and state law.
• Performing
  related duties as assigned by the President.

This role operates on a 70% hybrid schedule, with regular onsite attendance
required and remote work permitted in accordance with agency policy and operational needs.

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is
committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s
commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans
and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with
demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of
Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to
attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the
most diverse county in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY’s Executive Compensation
Plan.
All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.

Candidates must hold a
J.D., be
admitted to the New York State Bar, and have at least eight years of related experience.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will bring strong legal judgment, deep subject matter expertise, excellent
communication and interpersonal
skills, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters with discretion, professionalism, and
sound decision-making.

• Strong experience handling labor and employment matters, particularly in the public sector
• Experience advising executive
  leadership on complex legal matters and influencing strategic and operational decision-making
• Experience in nonprofit or higher
  education environments, preferably within CUNY
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical,
  and communication skills
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work
  effectively both independently and collaboratively across a complex organization

CUNY
TITLE

Associate
Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$170,000-$189,000. Salary
commensurate with education and
experience.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and
wellness, financial well-being, and
professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and
savings plans, tuition waivers for
CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic,
arts, and athletic programs on our
campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the
greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or
create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job
ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested
information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

July 21, 2026.

Review of resumes to begin immediately.

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EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities,
minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian
Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees
will not be discriminated against on the basis of any
legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.
EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID:
32454

Location: Queensborough CC

Job Type: Full-Time

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