Overview
A healthcare industry leader is seeking a Counsel specializing in Employment Law to provide business-aligned legal guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. This role involves partnering with leadership, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations that support responsible execution, improve decision-making, and foster sustainable growth within a healthcare environment.
Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)
Compensation: $132,700 – $221,100 annually
Responsibilities
- Counsel HR and management on ADA and religious accommodation requests
- Support compliance and administration of state leave programs
- Provide legal guidance on leaves of absence and company leave policies
- Advise on employee relations matters including performance management and conflict resolution
- Investigate legal claims and respond to inquiries from government agencies
- Manage outside counsel for assigned matters, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
- Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws, advising stakeholders on policy changes
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver employment law training
- Draft, review, and update employment-related policies and agreements
- Participate in special projects as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience focused on employment law
- In-house corporate employment law experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including ADA, Title VII, and FLSA
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with leave statutes and employee relations
- Experience managing outside counsel
- Knowledge of accommodations and leave programs
- Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis or Westlaw
- Familiarity with case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase)
- Comfortable using collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom for communication in a hybrid work environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage starting on day one
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus paid holidays
- Access to well-being and behavioral health programs
The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could contribute to the team.