In-House Counsel – Employment Law Focus

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide in-house legal support with a focus on employment law. You will work under senior legal personnel to address complex labor and compliance matters for the hospital.

Responsibilities include conducting legal research, negotiating contracts, and representing the hospital in administrative agency matters such as EEOC and Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Collaboration with HR, finance, and medical staff is essential to address risk and

Qualifications

• JD required with Ohio bar admission or licensure eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience.
• Preference for experience in employment law and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice under senior legal personnel.
• Conduct legal research and review/ negotiate contracts.
• Represent the hospital in administrative agency matters (EEOC, OH Civil Rights Commission, etc.).
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and medical staff to address legal issues and manage risk.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

Healthcare regulations

Corporate governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

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Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Ohio law license, and minimum 5 years of litigation experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: In-House Counsel – Employment Law Focus
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Akron Children's
Description: Akron Children's is hiring an Associate Counsel to provide legal support and advice under the guidance of senior legal personnel. The role involves conducting legal research, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and representing the hospital in administrative agency matters (EEOC, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, etc.). The successful candidate will collaborate with HR, finance, and medical staff to address diverse legal issues and manage risk.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio (or have the ability to obtain licensure). A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience is required, with a preference for expertise in employment law, healthcare regulations, and corporate governance.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Akron, OH (Onsite)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified