SEIU Local 32BJ

Deputy General Counsel

Based in New York, NY

 

ABOUT US
At the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: to build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations.

With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as immigrant justice, organizing rights, affordable housing, increasing minimum wages, and expanding access to health care.

32BJ SEIU has approximately 450 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 185,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in eleven states and Washington, DC. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has two million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel in managing all aspects of the legal work of Local 32BJ and with the supervision and development of the Legal Department’s fourteen employees. The Deputy also handles a wide range of matters relating to new organizing, the advancement of workers’ rights, legislative advocacy, and the representation of Union members. Examples of the work performed by the Deputy General Counsel are the following: 

• Provide supervision and mentorship to attorneys and administrative staff.
• Represent the Union in federal and state court, and before the National Labor Relations Board and other administrative agencies.
• Represent the Union in collective bargaining.
• Draft and lobby on legislation, regulations and policies.
• Advise Union officers and staff on organizing and other campaigns, internal Union administration, human resources, traditional labor law, and benefit fund matters.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Local 32BJ is looking for candidates with the following: 

• A strong history of working with unions on all of the areas outlined above: organizing, collective bargaining, political work, regulatory compliance, and governance.
• In depth knowledge of labor and other relevant law.
• A strong commitment to progressive social change, racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to Local 32BJ’s work and vision, and a commitment to community and labor organizing.
• A strong interest in supporting strategic campaigns, policy or research for unions or other advocacy organizations. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments.
• A history of effectively managing and supporting staff.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a full-time position based in New York City. This position requires travel to other locations and events, including worksites and rallies, and some out-of-state travel.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position has a salary of approximately $200,000+, depending on years of experience, and comes with excellent benefits, including employer-paid health, dental and vision plans for full-time employees and their qualified dependents, a defined benefit pension plan, and generous paid time off.

APPLICATION
Please send a résumé and letter of interest to HR@seiu32bj.org. Please use “Deputy General Counsel” in the subject line of your email. Please include where you saw the job. Application reviews will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization, committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit www.seiu32bj.org.