Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment

Premier Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 164,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Premier Inc. in Charlotte, NC is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel – Employment to provide legal support for the HR organization. The role involves advising on employment agreements, policy updates, and labor disputes, while interacting with stakeholders to deliver actionable legal guidance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate.

Compensation ranges from $164,000 to $305,000 based on various factors. Premier offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable legal experience.
• Active member of a State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment agreements and HR policies.
• Provide litigation support for labor disputes.
• Manage offshore labor and visa matters.
• Conduct training on legal matters.

Skills

Legal advice on employment matters

Litigation support

Policy updates

HR compliance

Vendor relationships

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

As Senior Corporate Counsel – Employment you will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as the primary legal advisor for our Human Resources organization. Your role will involve providing legal advice and support on employment agreements, benefit plans, vendor relationships, litigation, policy updates, mergers & acquisitions, HR compliance, and other HR‑related areas. You will work independently on complex legal matters, deliver clear and actionable guidance under tight deadlines, interact with executives, vendors, regulators, outside counsel, and conduct training sessions on relevant legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and advise on claims and enforcement of employment agreements, restrictive covenants, compensation documents, severance plans, and applicable procedures.
• Assist in periodic review and update of onboarding documents for new employees (offer letters, employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.).
• Review employee benefit plan documents and other benefit contracts as needed.
• Advise HR on matters relating to new hires, transfers, terminations, temporary and contract labor, and background check processes.
• Participate in review and maintenance of the company’s employment policies and related documents.
• Advise on contingent labor and independent contractor programs.
• Provide updates on new laws, pending legislation, and compliance matters as they arise.
• Provide mergers & acquisitions support, including transaction diligence and employee integration.
• Assist in oversight of the HR compliance program.
• Provide litigation support for labor and employment disputes (EEOC complaints, wage and hour disputes, FMLA/ADA matters, wrongful termination).
• Consult with other legal team members on employment, labor, and compliance matters.
• Manage offshore labor and visa matters.
• Conduct training sessions on relevant legal matters and monitor current legal developments.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable experience.
• Juris Doctorate (required).
• Active member of a State Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing employment counsel for white‑collar workforces.
• JD with strong academic credentials.

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Operate computer programs and software.
• Communicate effectively with audiences in person and electronically.
• Day‑to‑day contact with co‑workers and/or the public.
• Make independent decisions.
• Work in a collaborative business environment with peers and varying interruptions.

Working Conditions

• Air‑conditioned office space.

Travel Requirements

• Travel 1‑20% within the US.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds, or negligible exertion frequently or constantly.

Compensation

Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $164,000 – $305,000. Final salary depends on market factors such as departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts.
• Access to on‑site and online exercise classes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Premier is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable federal, state, or local protected class or trait. Premier also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.