Labor Counsel at Jobot
Boonton, NJ 07005
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
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Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us:
We're a nationwide hospital system that owns and operates over 40 hospitals across the country. We're growing our legal team and are excited to talk about this expansion!
Why join us?
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Qualifications:
Benefits:
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Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us:
We're a nationwide hospital system that owns and operates over 40 hospitals across the country. We're growing our legal team and are excited to talk about this expansion!
Why join us?
- Competitive
- Great team
- Growth Environment
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Legal Counsel: Offer expert legal counsel to HR professionals, managers, and executives on a broad spectrum of labor and employment law issues. This includes but is not limited to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour compliance, employee benefits, and workplace safety.
- Policy Development: Collaborate closely with HR and management teams to develop, review, and refine employment policies, procedures, and employee handbooks, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
- Contract Review and Negotiation: Skillfully review, draft, and negotiate employment contracts, encompassing executive agreements, employment agreements, severance agreements, and non-compete agreements.
- Litigation Management: Oversee labor and employment-related litigation, spanning discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related lawsuits. Effectively manage external counsel and represent the hospital system in administrative proceedings and hearings.
- Training and Education: Develop and deliver comprehensive training sessions for HR professionals, managers, and employees, focusing on labor and employment law compliance, best practices, and emerging legal issues.
- Compliance Monitoring: Stay abreast of changes in labor and employment laws and regulations, evaluating their implications for the hospital system. Devise proactive strategies to ensure continuous compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and liabilities associated with labor and employment practices, and formulate strategies to mitigate such risks effectively.
- Dispute Resolution: Facilitate the resolution of employment-related disputes through negotiation, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York or New Jersey State Bar and in good standing.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, preferably within the healthcare or related industry.
- Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in providing practical legal advice and solutions for complex employment matters.
- Experience in managing employment-related litigation is highly desirable.
- Certification in employment law or healthcare law is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with extensive experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and support for continuing legal education.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment within a leading healthcare system.
- Prospects for career advancement and growth.
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Salary
200,000 - 250,000 /year