Senior Director- Counsel, Employment Law

Overview

A global healthcare organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a highly skilled Attorney specializing in labor and employment law to join their proactive HR Legal team. This role involves managing U.S. employment litigation matters and providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and set strategy for employment litigation, including a large docket with assistance from outside counsel.
• Provide legal advice to senior leadership and business units on employment litigation and compliance.
• Handle a portfolio of pre-litigation demand letters, attorney demands, and compliance hotline matters, including drafting initial responses, coordinating investigations, and recommending settlement authority.
• Serve as primary attorney of record for assigned EEOC charges, including drafting position statements, responding to information requests, and managing mediation scheduling.
• Review and analyze agreements for enforceability and breach risk; advise on hiring safeguards in coordination with Talent Acquisition.
• Oversee the annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance application and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external parties, government agencies, and outside counsel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active license to practice law in one of the 50 U.S. states.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing employment law.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a large and complex employment litigation docket.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with legal teams and management at all levels.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence others.
• Experience working in a corporate legal department is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $195,000 - $314,600, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
• Eligibility for company bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, and wellness programs.

Location

• Position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on legally protected statuses. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.