Assistant General Counsel - Employment

Overview

An established health system is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its legal team supporting multiple member organizations. This role offers the opportunity to develop an employment law practice within a large and dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and guidance on a broad range of employment matters including workplace policies, recruitment and hiring, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, employee discipline and termination, compensation, wage and hour compliance, benefits, workplace investigations, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws such as Title VII, Title IX, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and PWFA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various employment-related documents and agreements.
• Support other Office of General Counsel initiatives as assigned.
• Counsel, advise, and educate stakeholders on applicable laws, regulations, and policies, translating complex legal concepts into practical guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders throughout the organization to protect institutional interests and support a workforce of over 16,000 employees.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Three to five years of prior experience practicing employment law.
• Active licensure with a State Bar and ability to obtain licensure in the New Hampshire State Bar within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law.
• Significant experience providing strategic, client-facing legal advice on complex employment matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and analyzing employment-related documents and agreements.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Collaborative and customer service oriented with demonstrated ability to form productive working relationships.
• Ability to effectively counsel and educate various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house counsel experience within healthcare or hospital/health system environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

• This is a fully remote role.
• Team members are expected to come onsite to Lebanon, NH twice per year.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Cover letters should be addressed to the Deputy General Counsel.