Director, HR Legal

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career. We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. "World-class Human Resources" are more than just pretty words here; it is our singular goal. A goal we are making remarkable progress on, and one we hope to achieve with your help. Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we offer tuition reimbursement and learning programs so you can achieve additional certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career. At Cedars-Sinai, you’ll work among our state-of-the-art biomedical research facilities with access to the best physicians and scientists in the Los Angeles area.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the State Bar of California.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a significant portion focused on counseling and litigation for healthcare organizations.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, including EEO, wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, NLRA, etc.
Experience managing employment-related litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to HR professionals and senior management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with physician agreements and employment-related programs is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with unionized workforces.
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory compliance beyond employment law.
Experience in a large, complex healthcare system.

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the successful achievement of Cedars-Sinai's mission, vision, values and objectives by promoting and supporting Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, including, but not limited to, equal employment opportunity and wage and hour laws and regulations.
Manages employment-related litigation and provides employment and regulatory law consultation and advice to Human Resources professional staff and organizational management staff, including on-site at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA.
Maintains timely understanding of the implications of proposed and new employment-related legislation, government reporting, review and updating of HR policies, employment agreements including arbitration, separation and employment services agreements, and responsibility for advising on all other employment agreement programs including those for physicians.
Provides legal advice and guidance to HR professional staff and Cedars-Sinai management staff relative to complex or sensitive employment decisions or situations, including but not limited to wage-hour/pay practice issues, affiliate transitions, discrimination, harassment and compliance related issues.
Provides legal advice and guidance to Leave and Disability team.
Provides legal advice and guidance for employment-related claims and litigation.
May include oversight of related staff members.
Includes oversight and review of all phases of employment-related litigation, input regarding retention/selection of outside counsel, and direct involvement in strategy decisions.