Counsel - Labor & Employment

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Remote

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Counsel, you will exercise independent judgment and discretion to perform substantive legal functions in client matters as a licensed attorney. In this role, you will maintain positive client relationships, uphold confidentiality in client matters, and work independently or under the supervision of senior attorneys. You will supervise or manage attorneys and paralegals within the department as needed while utilizing in-depth knowledge and expertise in your area of practice. A caregiver in this role works remotely in Ohio or Florida, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., requiring occasional travel. To be considered for this position, caregivers must reside in Ohio or Florida.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school
• Five or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, including at least two years specifically in the area of practice, and/or may also include comparable direct experience in legal specialty
• Member in good standing of the Ohio and/or Florida bar or ability to become a member of the Ohio and/or Florida bar within a reasonable period of time
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to perform legal services

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years specializing in the area of labor and employment law, inclusive of counseling, employment contracts, administrative charges before the EEOC and state agencies, and employment litigation
• Experience in traditional labor matters, including negotiation of labor contracts, handling mediations/arbitrations/unfair labor practice charges, and advising on issues arising under the NLRA

Responsibilities

• Supervise or manage other attorneys or paralegals within the department as needed.
• Maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas, advise appropriate members of the department on legal developments impacting the attorney's areas of expertise and actively seek out opportunities to bring the organization into compliance within those areas of law.
• Ensure timely responses are provided to requests for legal advice in the attorney's assigned areas.
• Identify and proactively seek to implement measures to bring legal services to the organization in the most effective way possible.
• Cooperate effectively and take leadership roles as requested on projects and teams within the Law Department and within the organization.
• Relate professionally and effectively to people at all levels of the organization and utilize excellent problem-solving, writing and organizational skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
• You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

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