Employment & Corporate Counsel

Inland Imaging•Spokane, WA

1d•$149,714 - $224,571•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment & Corporate Counsel, is a Full Time, Regular position working out of our Inland Imaging Business Center, located in Downtown Spokane, with the average weekly hours expected to be around 50 hours a week. This position is eligible for a 10% scorecard bonus annually, and does have the potential of becoming a hybrid position. The Employment & Corporate Counsel will serve as the organization's primary legal resource, with a focus on employment and employee relations law and a secondary scope spanning general business, contracts, and governance support across the group of companies. The role is designed for a practicing attorney who combines strong employment law expertise with the generalist instincts required of Employment & Corporate Counsel at a multi-entity, physician-affiliated enterprise. This individual will work directly with the CEO and senior leadership, manage outside counsel relationships, and provide pragmatic, business-informed legal guidance that balances risk with organizational objectives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Minimum of seven years of legal practice experience, with substantial focus on employment law and employee relations
Demonstrated experience advising employers on Washington State employment law
Experience conducting or supervising workplace investigations
Demonstrated ability to serve as a practical, solution-oriented business partner rather than a theoretical legal advisor
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into accessible guidance for non-legal audiences
High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity consistent with Employment & Corporate Counsel expectations
Active license to practice law in the States of Washington and Montana, or eligibility and commitment to obtain Washington and Montana licensure within 90 days of hire
Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Workday, Smartsheet, Webex; etc.
Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
Employees must not be included on the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Prior Employment & Corporate Counsel experience, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
Experience in healthcare, hospital systems, medical groups, or a related regulated industry
Familiarity with physician employment arrangements, medical director agreements, or physician equity structures
Experience supporting corporate governance for multi-entity organizations
Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets
Knowledge of Washington State-specific employment statutes, including WLAD, WFCA, and the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act
Experience in negotiation
Experience with healthcare regulatory matters intersecting with employment and contracting (Stark, AKS, HIPAA)
Familiarity with labor relations and union-avoidance considerations
Experience in real estate or commercial lease review
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or joint venture transactions

Responsibilities

Serves as primary legal advisor on all employment and employee relations matters, including discipline, termination, accommodation, leave, and performance management processes
Provides day-to-day guidance to HR leadership and operational managers on compliance with federal and Washington State employment law, including WLAD, WFCA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, NLRA, and related statutes
Leads or directs the organization's response to EEOC charges, Washington State Human Rights Commission complaints, unemployment claims, and related administrative proceedings
Drafts, reviews and maintains employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation provisions, and confidentiality agreements in compliance with Washington law
Ability to research and interpret laws in all states where we have employees (currently at 25)
Advises on physician employment agreements, medical director arrangements, and compensation structures in coordination with outside healthcare counsel as appropriate
Partners with HR on the development, revision, and enforcement of employment policies and related procedures
Conducts or supervises internal workplace investigations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or policy violations, with appropriate documentation and reporting protocols
Manages employment litigation, including coordination with outside litigation counsel, litigation holds, document production, and settlement evaluation
Advises on workforce restructuring, reductions in force, and related WARN Act considerations
Supports the organization's credentialing and workforce compliance obligations as they intersect with employment law
Monitors changes in Washington State and federal employment law and proactively advise leadership on required or recommended organizational responses
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, software and technology agreements, real estate leases, and independent contractor arrangements
Maintains and improves contract management systems and processes, including template libraries and signature authority frameworks
Supports due diligence and transactional legal review for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships in coordination with outside counsel
Advises on general business risk, liability, and insurance matters in coordination with the CFO and outside advisors
Supports the corporate governance needs of Inland Imaging's operating entities and subsidiaries, including board meeting preparation, resolutions, and minute-keeping
Advises the CEO and board leadership on governance best practices for physician-owned and jointly owned enterprise structures
Assists with physician buyout programs, equity arrangements, and ownership governance questions in coordination with financial and outside legal advisors
Supports Nominating Committee and board composition governance matters across affiliated entities
Maintains organizational documents, entity records, and corporate filings across the group of companies
Manages all active and threatened litigation across the group of companies, including engagement and oversight of outside litigation counsel
Issues and administers litigation holds as matters arise
Evaluates settlement options and provide risk-adjusted recommendations to leadership
Maintains litigation tracking across entities to ensure consistent reporting to senior leadership and the board
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting, and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
Attendance is a requirement for this position.
Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.
Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.
Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as a trusted advisor on legal, risk, and governance matters
Partners closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and entity presidents on matters within their respective domains
Builds and manages relationships with a panel of outside counsel firms covering healthcare, litigation, real estate, tax, and specialty legal matters
Interacts regularly with physician-owners, board members, and operational leaders across Inland Imaging and affiliated entities
Provides legal education and training to HR, operational managers, and the leadership team on relevant employment law topics
Treats all clients with dignity and respect
Provides excellent customer service
Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values: Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention