Legal Services Director jobs in Hartford, CT
Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director of Legal Affairs
- CT TRANSIT
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CT 06141, CT
FULL_TIME
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This senior leadership position manages all legal matters related to labor, employment, workers compensation, and auto liability claims. The Director of Legal Affairs provides strategic legal guidance to the organization to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigate risk, and protect the organization's interests.1. Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel and guidance on labor and employment matters, workers compensation issues, and auto liability claims. Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, regulations, and employment standards. Advise on employee relations, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination issues.
2. Litigation Management: Manage and oversee the organization's legal disputes, including labor-related litigation, employment claims, workers compensation claims, and auto liability lawsuits. Represent the Company in all legal matters and work with outside counsel as needed.
3. Policy Development: Develop, review, and update policies and procedures related to labor and employment, workers compensation, and auto liability to ensure they align with current laws and industry best practices.
4. Contract Review: Review and assist in negotiating labor agreements, employment contracts, and insurance agreements as needed. Ensure contract compliance to minimize legal risks.
5. Training and Education: Develop and implement training programs to educate employees and management on labor and employment laws, workers compensation procedures, and best practices for minimizing auto liability risks.
6. Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks associated with labor and employment practices, workers compensation claims, and auto liability incidents. Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal exposure.
7. Government Compliance: Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations and ensure that the organization remains in compliance. Interact with relevant government agencies and respond to inquiries or audits.
8. Respond & Report on Agency Matters: Prepare written company responses to any CHRO, OSHA, NLRB, EEO, or other entity complaints. Produce regular reports on legal activities, including litigation status, settlements, and ongoing compliance efforts, for the executive staff, AGM’s and General Manager.
9. Serve as the Company’s EEO Officer.
A. Develop and recommend policies and procedures to implement the equal employment opportunity/affirmative action program; assist in evaluating the company’s compliance with the implementation of the equal employment opportunity/affirmative action program in each department and division
B. Investigate all EEO/AA related complaints and recommend corrective action.
C. Conduct research in response to inquiries concerning EEO/AA issues by soliciting information, both orally and in writing, from state and federal agencies, agency legal personnel, and other sources regarding labor statistics, programs for the disadvantaged, the interpretation of law and the status of EEO/AA cases.
D. Assist the HR team with EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, trainings, committees, and efforts.
E. Develop goals and timetables for AA. Design and implement reporting systems to measure the company's progress toward AA goals.
F. Prepare periodic and scheduled reports on the status of the implementation of the EEO program.
G. Review all job postings for compliance with ADA and EEO guidelines.
H. Provide technical assistance and training to sub-recipients, vendors, and contractors regarding the development and implementation of AA Plans.
I. Review job specifications to become familiar with the duties and requirements of positions; review job postings for compliance with EEO/AA and ADA guidelines; confer with the HR Director regarding the effect job descriptions and job requirements have on protected group members.
J. Review personnel actions to ensure compliance with AA/EEO requirements.
K. Other duties as required by the FTA.
10. Sit in as a neutral party on interview panels as needed.
11. Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel, and assist other departments and divisions as needed.
12. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
1. Possession of a Juris Doctorate (JD) and active state bar membership in the state of Connecticut is required.
2. Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant full time work experience as a practicing attorney, with a strong background in labor and employment law, workers compensation law, and general litigation is required. Specific experience handling auto liability claims is a plus.
3. Experience with complex litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
4. Experience in labor negotiations and the NLRA is required.
5. Experience as Legal Counsel or a Labor & Employment Attorney is required.
6. Previous experience in the transportation industry or a similarly government regulated environment is preferred.
7. Ability to make decisions requiring independent judgment including the setting of priorities for performing work, excellent, interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
8. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.
9. Must be able to handle confidential information, manage multiple priorities and have excellent communication skills (especially verbal), interpersonal skills, professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy to work effectively with the public, outside agencies, private vendors, and other employees at all levels throughout CTtransit.
10. Ability to learn procedures that require a high degree of responsibility, accuracy, timeliness, and precision.
11. A valid drivers’ license is required. Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.
12. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and/or Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) with the ability to quickly learn other internal software programs.
Please visit our website at http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/ to complete the on-line application and attach a cover letter and resume. - 2 Days Ago
Wills & Estates Legal Assistant
- Ultimate Staffing Services
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Hartford, CT
FULL_TIME
- Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for a Wills & Estates Legal Assistant for a Legal Office located in Hartford, CT. This is a direct hire opportunity looking to pay between $60-65K. Qualified candidates...
- 16 Days Ago
Director of Environmental Services
- Chelsea Place Care Center
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Hartford, CT
FULL_TIME
- Director of Environmental Services Summary: The primary role of the Director of Environmental Services is to direct and conduct physical plant maintenance and grounds upkeep at a nursing home. Mainten...
- 18 Days Ago
Assistant Director of Pupil Services
- West Hartford Public Schools
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West Hartford, CT
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 2376 Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 4/5/2024 Location: West Hartford Public Schools Date Available: 07/01/2024 Closing Date: 04/22/2024 Description: Under the direction and...
- 18 Days Ago
Director of social services
- Autumn Healthcare
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West Hartford, CT
FULL_TIME
- Join our wonderful team as a Director of social services today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Director of social services! We provide our s...
- 20 Days Ago
Director of Business Services
- South Windsor Public Schools
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South Windsor, CT
FULL_TIME
- Director of Business ServicesSouth Windsor Public Schools Description: The South Windsor Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled leader with a proven track record within business services....
- 3 Days Ago
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Legal Admin Specialist (Estate & Gift Tax) (Estate Tax Technical Advisor) (TEMP NTE 1 YR MBE, MBP)
- Department Of The Treasury
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Hartford, CT
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- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Business Development
- Lyneer Staffing Solutions
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Hartford, CT
- Large national legal services company has an exciting new position for a director of business development in their Miami...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Center Supervisor
- Csl Plasma Inc.
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Hartford, CT
- time type Full timeposted on Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id R-224272Responsibilities:Mgr Center Has overall authori...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Director, SIEM & Detection Engineering(remote)
- Humana
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Hartford, CT
- Humana Associate Director, SIEM & Detection Engineering(remote) in Hartford , Connecticut Become a part of our caring co...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Producer, NBC Connecticut
- Nbcuniversal
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Hartford, CT
- We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Caregiver Weekly Pay
- LHC Group
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Hartford, CT
- Summary We are hiring PCA/Home Health Aides/Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in Hartford, CT and ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
VP of Compliance (Public Funds)
- Atlantic Group
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Hartford, CT
- Location: Onsite - Fairfield County, CTCompensation: $200k-$250k base + bonus ($100k-$150k)Responsibilities:The Complian...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
- Department Of The Treasury
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Hartford, CT
- Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. The city is nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", as it hosts many insurance company headquarters and is the region's major industry. It is the core city in the Greater Hartford area of Connecticut. Census estimates since the 2010 United States Census have indicated that Hartford is the fourth-largest city in Connecticut, behind the coastal cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford.
Hartford was founded in 1635 and is among the oldest cities in th...
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Income Estimation for Legal Services Director jobs
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Hartford, Connecticut area prices
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