Director, Employment Counsel

Larson Maddox; California (MO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Employment Counsel to lead various employment law matters within a national healthcare provider. This hybrid role involves providing strategic legal guidance on discrimination claims, wage compliance, and managing employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, particularly in the healthcare sector, and will work closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team that values legal expertise and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of employment law experience, including 2+ years in a hospital setting.
• Active bar membership and strong knowledge of employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on employment issues and oversee litigation matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and develop workplace policies.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation Management

HR Compliance

Legal Drafting

Education

J.D.

Job description

This range is provided by Larson Maddox. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$230,000.00/yr - $270,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Senior Recruiter, Healthcare & Life Sciences at Larson Maddox

We are working with a national healthcare provider operating a large network of hospitals and services across the country. They are seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to take the lead on a wide variety of employment law matters, with a focus on litigation management and providing strategic counseling to senior leadership throughout the organization. This is a hybrid position (2 days/week on-site) and can be based at any of the organization's hospital locations.

Locations across CA, NV, TX, AL, GA, KS, MO, IL, MI, OH, NJ, and PA. Considering candidates that are local or open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on employment issues including discrimination claims, wage and hour compliance, and employee separations.
• Oversee and manage employment litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel and responding to administrative claims.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements such as offer letters, separation agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Partner with HR and leadership to develop workplace policies, training, and compliance initiatives that mitigate legal risk.
• Stay current on developments in employment law and ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
• 6+ years of employment law experience (2+ YOE within a hospital setting).
• Significant experience managing employment litigation and handling administrative proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance