Employment Counsel

Unified Women's Healthcare • UNAVAILABLE, Florida

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About The Position

The Employment Counsel provides legal counsel and representation on a broad range of labor and employment law matters. The role partners with Human Resources, business leaders, and senior management to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, mitigate legal risk, support workplace investigations, and manage employment-related litigation and agency matters.

The position advises on employee relations, workforce initiatives, and business transactions, while developing and updating employment-related documentation and providing training and practical guidance to support organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Currently practicing as an attorney in a law firm, in-house, or similar legal role.
• 4–7 years of experience practicing employment law, in-house or with a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience managing employment litigation and conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting multi-state or global organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• In-house corporate legal experience.
• Experience advising on labor relations and collective bargaining matters.
• Professional certifications related to employment or labor law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources and business leaders on employment matters, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, and employee separations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by interpreting legal requirements, monitoring regulatory developments, and recommending policy, process, and practice enhancements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and update employment-related documents, including policies, employee handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other workforce documentation.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on complex employee relations matters, workplace disputes, and organizational challenges, balancing legal risk with practical business considerations.
• Conduct or oversee sensitive workplace investigations involving allegations such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ethics violations, and misconduct; recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation measures.
• Manage employment-related litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and agency matters, including responses to EEOC, Department of Labor, and state agency claims, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Develop case strategies, assess litigation risk, support settlement negotiations, and implement proactive measures to minimize legal exposure and protect organizational interests.
• Advise leadership on workforce initiatives and business transactions, including reorganizations, reductions in force, acquisitions, and restructurings, ensuring legal compliance and effective risk management.
• Partner with Human Resources, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver employment law training, foster compliant workplace practices, and provide proactive guidance supporting strategic workforce and organizational objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options.
• Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Professional development opportunities and resources.

What This Job Offers

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