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<div></div> Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.
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<br> The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.
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What we do:
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Attorneys in the Corporate Affairs unit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York advise on employment and labor law matters that impact the Bank’s people, including those related to diversity, ethics, immigration, organizational change, and personnel policies, and advise and provide legal support to the Bank’s Freedom of Information Office. This specialized team sits within a division of the Bank’s Legal Function that has responsibility for litigation, contracts, technology, regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations.
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Your role as in-house Corporate Affairs Counsel, Employment:
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Reporting to the Associate General Counsel in Corporate Affairs, you will work with experienced employment and labor attorneys to advise Bank management on a range of people-related topics. You will play a critical role in collaborating with our colleagues across the division and within the Bank’s Legal Function. Last, you will bring enthusiasm for and expertise in the substantive areas of focus for the role, and will partner closely with business leaders across the Bank and the Federal Reserve System to identify and implement effective legal solutions for the New York Fed.
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The specific duties of the role include:
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Providing verbal and written legal counsel and advice to the Bank on a range of employment and labor law topics and policies, including with respect to diversity, equal employment opportunity, investigations, performance management, health and safety, and organizational transformation;
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Researching and analyzing legal, factual, operational, or policy issues, and applying sound judgment, critical thinking, initiative, and creativity to address them;
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Drafting correspondence and memoranda reflecting research conclusions;
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Reviewing and interpreting legal documents such as contracts and opinions;
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Creating and managing processes to help ensure compliance with law and mitigate legal risk;
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Developing and maintaining technical and practical skills relevant to area of practice and sharing that knowledge with clients, the division, and the function;
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Forging and maintaining strong relationships with client representatives; and
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Demonstrating and promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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What we are looking for in the Corporate Affairs Counsel, Employment:
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Juris doctor (JD) with demonstrated ability to provide legal advice to clients with respect to employment law matters, including the matters referenced above;
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Admission to the New York State Bar;
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A strong focus on client service and the ability to distill legal concepts for a nonlegal audience; and
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Excellent writing and legal drafting skills, particularly with respect to legal research memoranda.
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Cover letters are strongly encouraged
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Salary Range: $207600 – $230700 / year
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Touchstone Behaviors set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of our careers and aspire to achieve in our continued growth and development.
<br> Communicate Authentically: Empathetically engage one another with direct and transparent dialogue and listening. Actively discuss viewpoints with respect and compassion in a timely and candid manner, taking into account verbal and nonverbal cues. Ask questions, learn from each other, and share information widely to move the Bank's work forward.
<br> Collaborate Inclusively: Inspire a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers others to contribute meaningfully. Intentionally bring a diverse set of people together to achieve positive business results.
<br> Drive Progress: Grow and adapt to changing priorities in the Bank. Experiment with new concepts and take appropriate risk to drive innovation. Remain curious and action oriented, navigating through ambiguity and uncertainty to drive outcomes.
<br> Develop Others: Equitably champion, mentor, and develop others to grow professionally. Demonstrate vulnerability and empathy to create a trusted environment.
<br> Take Ownership: Establish an environment of action and excellence by holding self and others accountable to execute to the highest standard.
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<br> Benefits:
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Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
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Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
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Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
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Subsidized Public Transportation Program
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
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<i> The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.</i>
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<br> The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an exemption based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
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<br> This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
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<br> Full Time / Part Time
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Regular / Temporary
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Job Exempt (Yes / No)
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Job Category
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Work Shift
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<i> The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.</i>
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