Senior Employment Counsel, Healthcare & Higher Ed

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Office of Counsel in Durham, NC seeks an experienced employment attorney to provide legal counsel to Duke University Health System and Duke University on employment matters affecting physicians, staff, and faculty. The role partners with Health System leadership and HR to advise on federal and state employment laws and manage complex workforce issues in a nonprofit academic medical center.

On-site with a Friday remote option, requires JD/LLB and NC bar or eligibility within 12

Qualifications

• Experience advising hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, or healthcare organizations on employment matters.
• Experience advising on employment agreements and personnel matters for physicians and healthcare professionals within a health system or academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Duke University and Duke University Health System on employment matters including employee relations, workplace policies, performance management, disciplinary actions, and compliance with employment laws.
• Advise leadership and administrative units on discrimination and harassment complaints, investigations, wage and hour compliance, and professional conduct matters.
• Advise Health System leadership and HR on physician and staff employment agreements, clinical privileges, licensure issues, and faculty appointments.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce issues affecting provider staffing, recruitment, retention, and healthcare operations within a complex academic medical center.
• Manage pre-litigation matters, develop risk-mitigation strategies, and handle administrative charges, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Collaborate with HR and outside counsel to develop solutions for employment issues and disputes; support resolution of workplace matters.
• Draft, review, and provide guidance on policies, procedures, and workforce-related documents.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Strong writing & research

Judgment & professionalism

Prioritization under pressure

Client service & ethics

Education

J.D./LLB degree

NC bar or eligibility within 12 months

Job description

Duke University Office of Counsel in Durham, NC seeks an experienced employment attorney to provide legal counsel to Duke University Health System and Duke University on employment matters affecting physicians, staff, and faculty. The role partners with Health System leadership and HR to advise on federal and state employment laws and manage complex workforce issues in a nonprofit academic medical center.

On-site with a Friday remote option, requires JD/LLB and NC bar or eligibility within 12