Employment Legal Counsel
Location: New York, New York
Description: Success Academy Charter Schools is presently looking of Employment Legal Counsel right now, this job will be arranged in New York. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions.
Over the past decade, Success Academies has grown faster than any charter network in the nation, building a vibrant network of 46 elementary, middle and high schools. Our 15,500 children â€" mostly poor and minority â€" are out-performing students at top city and suburban schools across New York State. With our oldest students in 12th grade, we are fast approaching the irrefutable proof point that zip code does not determine destiny.
Our goals for our second decade are even more ambitious: to grow to 100 schools and to educate 50,000 children across New York City in a uniquely holistic K-12 system. At 100 schools, Success Academies will be one of the larger school districts in the country â€" on par with Atlanta or Boston â€" ensuring that the charter sector is large enough in New York that it cannot be turned back. At 100 schools, we will graduate 3,000 scholars each year who are prepared to enter, persist and graduate from college and eventually to lead in business, government and civic realms.
We are now seeking an Employment Counsel to join our dedicated team of attorneys.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Employment Counsel will work to maximize the organization’s freedom and capacity to create exceptional schools and lasting change in public education while managing institutional risk relating to our over 2000 employees. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing advice and counsel for a wide range of cutting edge employment related matters including federal, state and local employment laws, terminations, visas, leaves, benefits, and all other employment related matters;
- Conducting internal investigations and drafting corresponding reports;
- Drafting, developing and implementing organization policies and procedures;
- Preparing and presenting organization-wide trainings;
- Managing outside counsel and collaborating with other attorneys on employment-related litigation;
- Monitoring, analyzing and implementing changes in employment law; and
- Supporting the larger legal team as needed in all matters of compliance, litigation, research, and re porting across the network departments and 46 schools.
A successful applicant will have at least 4-6 years experience, a J.D., as well as the following experiences and characteristics:
- A strong interest in education and/or education reform;
- Strong research, writing, problem solving, and analytical abilities;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment;
- An ability to work well under pressure and keep track of multiple projects/deadlines; and
- A strong academic record.
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter and resume outlining your candidacy; and
- Three references (name, position, company, phone number, e-mail).
To join our team, please upload a cover letter and resume that outlines your candidacy. Your cover letter should explain in detail your qualifications for the position. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Success Academy Charter Schools.
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This job will be started on: Wed, 16 May 2018 01:32:29 GMT