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SEIU 721 is a dynamic and fast‑growing labor organization, recognized as one of the largest and strongest unions of public‑sector employees in the nation. We represent over 100,000 workers in Southern California, with more than 200 staff employees across Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties and many cities. The union organizes workers in health care, social services, libraries, courts, parks, higher education, and more, ensuring their work is respected and valued.

Responsibilities
The Senior Counsel reports directly to the Executive Director, with supervision by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. The Senior Counsel works closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor to Union leadership. This position plays a central role in representing the Local in both traditional labor and Union‑employer matters, providing sound judgment and handling sensitive issues with discretion.

Essential Functions

Advise Union leadership on employee relations matters, including investigations, discipline and compliance with employment laws.

Conduct and oversee internal investigations involving staff misconduct or policy violations.

Provide risk assessments and practical, day‑to‑day legal guidance to leadership on workplace issues affecting the Union as employer.

Represent Union members and/or the Union in administrative proceedings, including arbitrations, mediations, civil‑service hearings, unfair labor practice charge hearings, and other proceedings.

Manage and prioritize a significant caseload toward resolution or adjudication using case assessment and electronic case‑management tools.

Interpret, analyze, and apply labor agreements to fact patterns.

Organize and manage databases and case documents.

Conduct legal research and engage in effective written and oral advocacy.

Train Union leaders and staff on member representation issues.

Participate in other Union mission duties as assigned, such as political phone banking and precinct‑walking.

Minimum Qualifications
The Senior Counsel is a senior role within the organization that requires a high level of autonomy. Candidates should have at least five years of professional legal experience, be comfortable exercising independent judgment, managing sensitive matters, and advising organizational leadership. A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and bar membership in California is required.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.

Demonstrated ability to provide zealous advocacy to a diverse membership.

Willingness to take on all aspects of Union‑side labor law, including representing the Union as employer.

Strong oral advocacy and writing skills.

Efficient and effective case‑management skills, including strong issue‑spotting and strategic thinking.

Background in litigation and employment law is a plus.

Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Willingness to travel and work in different locations as needed.

Valid California driver’s license, working automobile, and valid auto insurance with minimum coverage.

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and building power for workers.

Willingness to participate in non‑legal Union‑wide activities as directed.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range: $136,281.60 – $146,481.60.

Fully paid benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity
SEIU Local 721 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. SEIU 721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces zero‑tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

Position will remain open until filled.

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