Broadcast Labor Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

Broadcast Labor Counsel (San Francisco)

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Executive Director, San Francisco - Northern California Local, the Broadcast Labor Counsel will represent the interests of SAG-AFTRA and its members by the enforcement of the News and Broadcast collective bargaining agreements and shall be responsible for all matters related to SAG-AFTRA’s broadcast jurisdiction including but not limited to serving as lead negotiator, managing grievances and arbitration and representing SAG-AFTRA in matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This position also includes participating in labor management committee meetings, member outreach, internal/external organizing efforts for broadcast stations in the same geographical area, and may assist in broadcast representation in other regions on an as needed basis.

(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)
• Serve as lead or support negotiations with employers in the San Francisco - Northern California Local and may be asked to provide CBA administrative support to other locals engaged in bargaining or other disputes.
• Work in conjunction with the San Francisco - Northern California executive director on all broadcast matters arising out of SF-NC’s collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide consultation for personal service contracts.
• Work in alignment with national strategy on issues such as minimum contractual standards.
• Responsible for coordinating with the San Francisco - Northern California executive director with respect to all representational and associated legal work before the NLRB.
• Prepare legal opinions and documents that interpret applicable laws, rulings (arbitration and other), the SAG-AFTRA constitution and contracts, and various regulations related to applicable laws, in relation to News & Broadcast matters and as assigned.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Manage and collaborate in the handling of arbitration matters (both simple and complex), concerning News & Broadcast-related grievances.
• Manage and assist in the representation of SAG-AFTRA in state and federal court as well as administrative proceedings, regarding litigation brought by or against SAG-AFTRA, with respect to News & Broadcast issues.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders; e.g., SAG-AFTRA members and staff, member representatives, news and sports directors, station managers, program directors, producers, entertainment unions and other organizations.
• Participate in labor management committee meetings, member outreach, internal/external organizing efforts for broadcast stations in the same geographical area.
• Perform other duties as assigned, or as the situation dictates.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong contract interpretation skills
• Able to successfully deal with challenging personalities
• Ability to formulate and implement effective strategies; detail oriented
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic, and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Able to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks under daily deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as is determined at SAG-AFTRA’s sole discretion
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs
• Must have a current driver's license, automobile (in reliable working condition), and current automobile insurance that meets the state minimum requirements
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience:
• Juris Doctor or LLB degree from an ABA accredited law school or equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in labor law, contract law and other forms of collective bargaining enforcement, or equivalent.

Certificates, licenses, and/or registrations:
• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Must have a current driver's license, automobile (in reliable working condition), and current automobile insurance that meets the state minimum requirements

Notice to Applicants:
• Employees are required to work in the state/location indicated on the job posting and relocation assistance is not provided. SAG-AFTRA operates on a 35-hour workweek schedule.
• As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.
• A voluntary hybrid work schedule may be authorized for some positions. This schedule requires a minimum of two to four days per week of in-office attendance. SAG-AFTRA reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time based on business needs.