Senior Counsel, Legal - Labor & Employment (Attorney)

Cardinal Health•Dublin, OH

1d•$125,400 - $161,010•Remote

About The Position

Labor and Employment provides legal advice, counsel and services in the areas of labor and employment law. This job family partners with business leaders and Employee & Labor Relations professionals to identify potential legal issues and provides legal advice to mitigate employment and labor risks.

Requirements

J.D.
5+ years of Labor & Employment experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Nice To Haves

Law firm or corporate legal department experience preferred
Experience supporting physicians or physician-offices in the healthcare space

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Labor & Employment (L&E) laws, regulations and principles
Draft and negotiate various employment-related documents including settlement agreements, severance agreements, employment agreements, retention agreements, and training materials with oversight by VP & Associate General Counsel – L&E
Draft briefing materials and other strategic presentations intended for department or company leadership regarding L&E matters
Advise clients, strategize and recommend course of action on day-to-day employment issues including hiring, discipline, performance management and termination
Conduct and lead internal investigations into employee complaints/claims
Collect and organize documents and manage case discovery process for active litigation matters
Liaise as needed with internal functional groups, including business units, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, IT and Finance, as well as other members of the Legal Department
Work directly with outside counsel as needed and manage active litigation matters
Maintain and update L&E database relating to open litigation and government agency matters
Manage high volume of e-mails and daily meetings/calls
Must be able to issue-spot, evaluate risk and provide strategic guidance to HR and business leaders while taking into account both legal and business considerations
Must be able to collaborate with HR and the business leaders to build broad-based support and persuade others
Must ensure that internal clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed internal client expectations
Must proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current L&E laws and best practices
Must proactively identify legal trends and propose ways to respond
Assist in employment compliance matters by helping develop policies, processes, and training regarding employment law requirements
Provide legal guidance and ensure compliance with developments and changes to applicable federal, state, and law employment laws