Deputy General Counsel, Labor Employment Law

We are seeking a Deputy General Counsel to join our team, with a special focus in labor and employment law. In this role, you'll be conducting HR and EEO investigations, defending the Agency in administrative proceedings (BOLI, EEOC, DOL, ERB), and assisting with labor arbitrations. You also will be responsible for advising on a variety of employment and labor matters, ensuring that our organization remains compliant with all legal regulations and guidelines.

This role provides support for more senior staff within the Labor Relations and Human Resources Division and the rest of the Agency, using your legal research and writing skills to prepare comprehensive legal documents and analyze complex legal issues. You will work closely with our team to ensure that legal services are delivered in a timely and efficient manner, while also maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a background and strong interest in labor and employment law, as well as experience in legal research and writing. You should also be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Ensures a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work.

Serves as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers? experiences and of TriMet?s product and service offerings.

This role requires being in office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top ?Transportation and Logistics? employer in the state.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and evaluate labor and employment laws and regulations and provide regular updates to department stakeholders.
• Assist with providing in-house legal services to the District with particular emphasis on labor and employment law, including accommodations, ADA, FMLA/PLO, and public sector labor law.
• Assist with EEO-1 and AAP reporting.
• Participate in workplace HR and EEO investigations, including conducting of investigations, and assist with providing training to managers and HR staff on effective workplace investigations.
• Be effective and capable of defending administrative charges (BOLI, EEOC), labor arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges (ERB), with guidance from senior attorney.
• Competently apply legal analysis, research, and writing to draft clear, concise, organized and accurate legal arguments and advice.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws, regulations, rulings, interpretations and court decisions as they affect TriMet.

Position Requirements

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range
Minimum: $120,556.00
Maximum: $180,835.00

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Reference Check

Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.