Senior Counsel-Labor and Employment

Humana • Louisville, FL

1d • $168,000 - $231,000

About The Position

The Senior Counsel – Labor and Employment ("L&E") provides strategic legal counsel on matters of significant organizational impact. The Senior Counsel – L&E is responsible for representing Humana entities in complex employment-related litigation. This includes administrative charges and lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, non-compete, and other L&E issues. In performing these tasks, the Senior Counsel – L&E independently drives decisions and sets legal strategies aligned with Humana's long-term vision and enterprise objectives. The role requires working under minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment, and translating strategic goals into actions. The Senior Counsel – L&E also mentors and inspires others to advance these priorities, demonstrates accountability by exceeding established expectations, takes ownership for achieving results, and fosters a culture of responsibility across all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of dedicated L&E law experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house corporate settings
• Active membership in a state bar association
• Strong business judgment and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice and translate complex L&E concepts into applicable business strategies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex organization, effectively prioritizing tasks and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience
• Experience supporting healthcare organizations

Responsibilities

• Manage and independently executing litigation strategy for matters from inception through resolution, including high-complexity employment disputes and restrictive covenant-related litigation
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel to ensure appropriate staffing, budget management, and case strategy
• Lead and conduct internal investigations regarding workplace issues
• Drafting and reviewing employment-related agreements, policies, handbooks, and training materials
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources and business leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices.
• Providing daily guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and employee separations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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