Employment Attorney

Saber Healthcare Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Onsite Gym Access

Generous PTO & Benefits

Employee Events & Activities

401K through Fidelity

Employer-paid life insurance (FT)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs (WebMD)

Job summary

Saber Healthcare Group is seeking an Employment Attorney to advise on labor and employment matters, provide risk assessment, and support compliance across our healthcare communities.

In partnership with General Counsel and HR, you will navigate EEOC matters, collective bargaining, wage/hour issues, and regulatory requirements while guiding strategic workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of five years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience advising employers on employment litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Healthcare/long-term care or regulated industries experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and risk assessment on employment law matters.
• Manage labor and employment disputes, EEOC matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Support workforce initiatives, policy development, and labor relations strategies.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active state bar admission

5+ years experience in labor & employment law

Job description

Make a difference behind the scenes - join our team and help support compassionate care in communities across the company!

We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026!

Advantages

• On-Demand Pay - Get paid as soon as the next day for the work you do today!
• Flexible Scheduling - We work with your life, not against it.
• Onsite Gym Access - Stay active and energized without leaving work.
• Generous PTO & Benefits - Enjoy excellent time off and comprehensive benefits.
• Employee Events & Activities - From fun socials to exciting team-building events, we keep things lively!

Benefits and Perks*

• DAILY Pay!
• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
• 401K through Fidelity
• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
• Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
• Wellness programs offered through WebMD
• Employee recognition programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Position Summary

The Employment Attorney serves as the strategic legal advisor to the organization on a broad range of labor and employment matters. This position provides legal counsel and risk assessment regarding employment law, litigation management for EEOC and employment matters, union and non-union workforce issues, collective bargaining activities, labor relations strategy, FLSA and Wage & Hour matters, compliance, investigations, and workforce-related regulatory requirements.

Working closely with General Counsel, Human Resources, Operations, Compliance, and executive leadership, the Employment Attorney supports organizational objectives by proactively identifying legal risks, providing practical business-oriented solutions, managing labor and employment disputes, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position also supports advocacy efforts, policy development, workforce initiatives, and external legal matters impacting the organization’s employees and labor relations strategies.

Education/Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar in which the Company conducts business.
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing labor and employment law.
• Experience advising employers on employment litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Preferred experience with healthcare, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or other highly regulated industries.
• Preferred experience working with labor relations, employee relations, unionized workforces, collective bargaining agreements, labor arbitrations, and National Labor Relations board (NLRB) matters.

Shifts and Wages

• Full-Time Opportunity Available
• Shift Needed: Varies
• Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.