Labor Counsel
SAG-AFTRA
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 10/3/2018 5:19:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
• Serve as lead or support negotiations with employers in Chicago; may be asked to provide both negotiation and legal CBA support to other locals engaged in bargaining or other disputes.
• Work in conjunction with the Director of News and Broadcast Chicago, on all broadcast matters arising out of SAG-AFTRA CBAs.
• Provide consultation for personal service contracts.
• Work in alignment with national strategy on issues such as minimum contractual standards.
• Responsible for coordinating with Director of News and Broadcast Chicago Local, Executive Director Chicago Local and Deputy General Counsel, with respect to all representational and associated legal work before the NLRB, AAA, FMCS or similar bodies.
• 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.
• Handle or assist with the handling of arbitration matters (both simple and complex), concerning News & Broadcast-related grievances.
• Assist in the representation of SAG-AFTRA state and federal court as well as administrative proceedings, regarding litigation brought by or against SAG-AFTRA, with respect to News & Broadcast issues.
• Represent SAG-AFTRA as directed in collective bargaining and/or dispute resolution with local or internal staff unions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong contract interpretation skills.
• Able to successfully deal with challenging personalities.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office.
• Detail oriented.
• 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 supervisorMust be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such 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.
Minimum Qualifications
• Must have a current driver license, passport, automobile (in reliable working condition), and current automobile insurance that meets the state minimum requirements.
• A Juris Doctor or LLB degree from an ABA accredited law school or equivalent and at least 2-3 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 Illinois Bar.
What You’ll Get
We are a great place to work because we offer:
Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
Autonomy to do your job well
Balance between work and home life responsibilities
Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
Generous pension plan
Employee discounts and perks