Assistant General Counsel , II, III Labor

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• Posted on July 30, 2026

• Showing 1 location George J. McMonagle Administration Building Cleveland, OH, USA
• On-site
• Professional
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSIS
  002544

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in providing legal advice, counsel, strategy, issue-spotting and project management on assigned transactional legal matters in assigned practice area(s) at the direction of the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Performs other duties as may be required.

The candidate’s eligibility for Assistant General Counsel (ACG) I, II or III position is determined by the candidate’s level of experience as determined by the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities section.

• Provides legal advice and counsel to all Sewer District departments.
• Develops and maintains a functional understanding of Sewer District legal documents, operations, history, structure, governance and strategic plan goals. Participates on Sewer District project teams and assists in implementation of strategic plan initiatives as required.
• Conducts research and works on a variety of legal matters. Collaborates with outside counsel as required.
• Consults with Chief Legal Officer (CLO) on legal issues and actions. Provides periodic updates to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), executive leadership and the Sewer District’s Board of Trustees as required.
• Maintains a functional understanding of Ohio public laws and requirements, including Ohio Public Records and Open Meetings obligations, to ensure compliance with such regulations. Provides guidance in appropriate practice areas to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Represents the Sewer District in a variety of settings including professional and industry groups, the community and conferences.
• Maintains admission status with Ohio Supreme Court by completing mandatory continuing legal education and registration. May participate in bar association membership groups and events.
• Provides legal counsel support to outside counsel on assigned litigation. Works closely with outside counsel on strategy and development of the evidentiary record.
• Provides effective case management support for potential and existing litigation, including effective use of litigation avoidance strategies. Participates in settlement negotiations as required.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

• Provides legal advice, counsel and representation in various labor and employment law matters including but not limited to discipline, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) charges, wage and hour laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), training and internal investigations.
• Administers the Sewer District’s Immigration Sponsorship Policy in conjunction with outside counsel.
• Develops and maintains a knowledge of the Sewer District’s collective bargaining agreements, as well as the Sewer District’s past practice in labor and employment matters. Leads negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, preparation of grievance responses and representation in arbitrations, in conjunction with Human Resources and outside counsel.
• Reviews and draft various policies, including Employee Handbook policies and department specific operational policies. Provides legal advice on the implementation and interpretation of such policies.
• Assists with workers’ compensation administration and, in conjunction with outside counsel, represents the Sewer District in administrative appeals and litigation.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with internal stakeholders, legal team members, Sewer District employees and stakeholders and…