Senior Employment Counsel - Healthcare & Higher Ed

Duke PA

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Duke University’s Office of Counsel seeks an experienced employment attorney to advise Duke University Health System and Duke University on a broad range of employment matters impacting physicians, clinicians, faculty, and staff. The role requires strategic, client-focused counsel and collaboration across HR and leadership.

The position is on-site in Durham, NC, with a focus on employment agreements, investigations, wage/hour compliance, and workforce policy.

Qualifications

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in North Carolina or eligible within 12 months.
At least 7 years of attorney experience.
Experience advising hospitals/health systems on employment matters.
Experience with physician and medical staff employment agreements.
Experience supporting higher education institutions.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to Duke University and Duke Health System on employment matters, including employee relations and policies.
Advise leadership and HR on discrimination, investigations, wage/hour, benefits, and compliance.
Advise Health System leadership on employment agreements and provider staffing issues.
Provide strategic guidance on workforce matters in a health care and academic setting.
Develop strategies to mitigate risk in employment disputes and manage pre-litigation matters.
Draft, review, and guide policies, procedures, and workforce documents.