Senior Counsel Labor Relations

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Senior Labor Counsel will assist the Managing Labor Counsel with day-to-day legal activities related to existing and potential traditional labor law related claims and issues in the corporate office and the various facilities and affiliates. Respond to questions from operators and claims raised before state and federal agencies (including and specifically the National Labor Relations Board), arbitrators and courts. Responsible for labor arbitrations, collective bargaining and associated legal issues and strategic coordination with other corporate departments in helping to implement overall objectives. Involved in the defense of traditional labor claims brought against these entities before federal, state, and local agencies as well as claims raised in the courts and before arbitrators. Work independently on behalf these entities or in conjunction with outside counsel. When working with outside counsel, Counsel will be responsible for the overall management of the case

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
10+ years' legal experience
Subject-matter expert on labor law regulatory compliance and risk management issues
Admission to a state bar
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist the Managing Labor Counsel with day-to-day legal activities related to existing and potential traditional labor law related claims and issues.
Respond to questions from operators and claims raised before state and federal agencies, arbitrators and courts.
Responsible for labor arbitrations, collective bargaining and associated legal issues and strategic coordination with other corporate departments.
Involved in the defense of traditional labor claims brought against these entities before federal, state, and local agencies as well as claims raised in the courts and before arbitrators.
Work independently on behalf these entities or in conjunction with outside counsel.
Responsible for the overall management of the case when working with outside counsel.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.