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Job details
Hospital System actively looking for an experienced healthcare employment counsel
This Jobot Job is hosted by Sherwin Souzankari
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Salary $180,000 - $235,000 per year
A Bit About Us
As a large hospital system with over 50,000 employees and north of 50 acute care facilities, we know healthcare. We also know what it takes to run a hospital system.
Why join us?
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced In-House Employment Counsel to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a passionate employment litigator who desires to continue practicing in a dynamic, in-house setting within the healthcare industry. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of employment litigation matters, providing strategic legal support and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Job details
Hospital System actively looking for an experienced healthcare employment counsel
This Jobot Job is hosted by Sherwin Souzankari
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary $180,000 - $235,000 per year
A Bit About Us
As a large hospital system with over 50,000 employees and north of 50 acute care facilities, we know healthcare. We also know what it takes to run a hospital system.
Why join us?
- Great benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Outstanding opportunity
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced In-House Employment Counsel to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a passionate employment litigator who desires to continue practicing in a dynamic, in-house setting within the healthcare industry. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of employment litigation matters, providing strategic legal support and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Litigation Management
- Handle all aspects of employment-related litigation, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment claims.
- Represent the organization in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
- Develop and implement litigation strategies to protect the company’s interests.
- Legal Advisory
- Provide proactive legal counsel to management and HR teams on employment law matters.
- Advise on policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws specific to the healthcare sector.
- Case Analysis and Strategy Development
- Conduct thorough case assessments and develop effective defense strategies.
- Collaborate with external counsel when necessary to manage complex litigation.
- Compliance and Training
- Ensure the company remains compliant with all employment laws and regulations.
- Develop and deliver training programs for management and staff on employment law topics and best practices.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all litigation matters and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Prepare detailed reports on litigation trends and potential impacts on the organization.
- Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the state bar (IL. NJ, PA, or CA)
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of dedicated management-side employment litigation experience.
- Proven track record in handling employment-related lawsuits for hospital systems or acute care facilities.
- At least a year of in-house experience
- Skills
- Strong litigation skills with a hands-on approach.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Experience working in an in-house legal department, preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with healthcare-specific employment issues and regulations.
- Ability to provide strategic legal guidance aligned with business objectives.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot?
Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
Salary : $180,000 - $235,000
