Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university; graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a J.D. degree. Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years' professional experience as a practicing labor and emplo

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment Job Profile Title Associate General Counsel Job Description Summary The Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine seeks a full-time Labor and Employment attorney to provide sophisticated legal expertise in advising and representing the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine in all aspects of labor and employment-related matters and activities. Job Description Job Responsibilities Employment Counseling & Compliance Provide practical, risk-based guidance on compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave entitlements, and workplace accommodations. Analyze and advise on the intersection of employment laws and collective bargaining obligations, ensuring alignment between policies, CBAs, and statutory requirements. Stay abreast of legal and compliance issues that may affect higher education and/or academic medical centers from a labor and/or employment perspective and partner with internal stakeholders to appropriately address such issues. Employment Actions & Investigations Counsel HR and management on discipline, performance management, investigations, and employee separations, including just‑cause standards and contractual procedures where applicable. Advise on restructurings, reductions in force, and operational changes, including bargaining obligations and union notice requirements. Litigation & Administrative Proceedings Represent or manage employment and labor matters before agencies such EEOC, PHRC, PCHR, DOL, OSHA, NLRB, NJ DCR and state and federal courts. Oversee responses to administrative charges, subpoenas, and agency investigations involving both labor and employment claims. Labor Relations & Union Environment Serve as a legal advisor on labor relations in a unionized setting, including collective bargaining strategy, contract interpretation, and labor‑management relations. Advise management on compliance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and applicable state labor laws Draft, review, and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), memoranda of understanding, side letters, and labor‑related policies. Advise management on CBA interpretation, including with respect to grievances. Support management during collective bargaining negotiations, including preparation of proposals, analysis of counterproposals, and risk assessment, as well as during CBA implementation. Represent management in or oversee arbitrations and unfair labor practice matters, including preparation of cases and/or coordination with outside counsel as needed. Counsel on union organizing activity, protected concerted activity, strikes, work stoppages, and other labor disputes. Policies, Training & Strategic Support Draft and update employment policies, labor‑related procedures, and management guidance applicable to unionized and non‑unionized employees. Develop and deliver training for leadership, clinicians, managers, and HR personnel on labor relations, contract administration, and employment law compliance. Partner with leadership to proactively identify labor and employment risks and develop strategic solutions. Provide on-call attorney advice periodically to Penn Medicine clients.

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