Associate General Counsel – Labor and Employment

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Labor and Employment attorney providing legal expertise for the University of Pennsylvania. Advising on compliance, employee matters, and representing in labor relations and disputes.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $152,625 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical, risk-based guidance on compliance with federal, state and local employment laws
Analyze and advise on the intersection of employment laws and collective bargaining obligations
Counsel HR and management on discipline, performance management, investigations, and employee separations
Advise on restructurings, reductions in force, and operational changes
Represent or manage employment and labor matters before agencies and courts
Serve as a legal advisor on labor relations in a unionized setting
Draft, review, and interpret collective bargaining agreements and labor-related policies
Advise management on CBA interpretation and grievances
Represent management in arbitrations and unfair labor practice matters
Draft and update employment policies and develop training for leadership, clinicians, and HR personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from a recognized college or university; graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a J.D. degree
Minimum 5 years’ professional experience as a practicing labor and employment attorney with experience in unionized environments required
Must be admitted and in good standing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state bars; admission to Pennsylvania bar required within one (1) year of appointment.
Demonstrated excellence in legal research, analysis and reasoning and drafting
Impeccable oral and written communication skills
Ability to identify, frame, and resolve complex and sensitive legal and operational issues
Ability to interact and function effectively in both a higher education environment and in an academic medical center setting
Demonstrated experience with collective bargaining, grievances, arbitrations, and NLRA compliance
Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advisory skills
Ability to manage sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion
Experience working directly with executive leadership and senior HR professionals, preferred
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with high emotional intelligence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Retirement plans
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal analysislegal reasoningdraftingcollective bargaininggrievancesarbitrationsNLRA complianceemployment lawlabor relations

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsrelationship-buildingemotional intelligencejudgmentdiscretionnegotiationadvisory skills

Certifications

J.D. degreeadmitted to Pennsylvania baradmitted to New Jersey state bar