Counsel - Labor and Employment

Humana • Tampa, FL

1d • $138,900 - $191,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community Join Humana as a Labor and Employment Counsel, where you will provide impactful legal advice and services on employment law matters, including litigation and strategy. You will support Humana entities and employees by managing employment-related disputes and advising on labor and employment issues. Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel, you'll partner with leaders across the organization to resolve complex challenges and support Humana's vision for a positive and compliant work environment. The Labor and Employment Counsel is responsible for representing Humana entities in employment-related litigation. This includes administrative charges and lawsuits relating to matters involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, non-compete, and other labor and employment law issues. In performing these duties, you will act strategically, making decisions and setting legal strategies aligned with Humana's long-term vision and enterprise objectives. You will translate strategic goals into effective actions and inspire others to advance these priorities. As the Labor and Employment Counsel, you will demonstrate accountability by meeting established expectations, taking ownership for achieving results, and encouraging a culture of responsibility across all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing employment law, including litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and wage and hour regulations.
• Experience in project management related to discovery and employment litigation matters.
• Experience managing multiple case matters simultaneously.
• Experience explaining complex legal issues to various stakeholders and drafting employment related documents.
• Experience with large-scale e-discovery in employment matters.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Drafting employment policies
• Developing case strategy
• Resolving employment disputes
• Organizing and managing individual case matters
• Assisting with internal investigations regarding workplace issues as needed
• Advising HR on the legal and ethical implications of HR processes involving artificial intelligence (AI)
• Collaborating with HR to identify and mitigate potential legal risks in technology and AI-related projects

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree