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Associate General Counsel - Employment

Jobot

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$235,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Documentation, Employment Law, Healthcare, Hospital Systems, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
5 days ago
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?
  • Great benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Outstanding opportunity


Job Details

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.

Qualifications:

  • 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, preferably within the healthcare industry.

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.


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About the Company

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Jobot

About Jobot

At Jobot, we are disrupting the recruiting and staffing space by:

  • Using the latest AI technology to match jobs to job seekers.

  • Having a culture built on kindness and respect.

  • Hiring experienced recruiters who believe in providing the best possible service to their clients and candidates.  

  • Leveraging Jax™, our proprietary recruiting platform, to expedite and enrich the hiring process.

Jobot is proud that our Jobot Family consists of top-performing recruiters from nearly every industry.  Experienced recruiters know their client's needs, industry nuances, and how to find a great culture addition to join their teams.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
https://jobot.com/