Associate General Counsel - Employment

General Summary

Assumes progressively greater responsibility for the provision of legal advice, guidance and support to Human Resources and operational leadership throughout the System. Delivers counsel on the full spectrum of employment and labor matters, including routine operational matters, active disputes and complex legal risks.

Regular interaction with Human Resources leaders, operational leaders, and management teams, who regularly seek legal guidance across a broad range of employment-related matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Managing and responding to EEOC and PHRC charges from intake through resolution.
• Providing day-to-day employment law advice and counseling to Human Resources professionals, operational leaders, and management.
• Assisting with workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related concerns.
• Reviewing and advising on employee discipline, separations, reductions in force, accommodations, and leave issues.
• Supporting employment policy development and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Identifying trends and recurring employment risks and recommending proactive mitigation strategies.
• Partnering closely with Human Resources to ensure consistent and legally compliant employment practices throughout the health system.

Common Expectations:

• Scrupulously maintains high ethical principles and confidentiality.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development by keeping abreast of latest trends in healthcare law.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Doctor of Law (JD) required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years Employment Law experience required with healthcare experience preferred.

Licenses:

• Licensed Attorney in the state of Pennsylvania within 180 days of hire required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Proficient in legal research and employment law issues.
• Self-motivated, with ability to use initiative and discretion to accomplish assignments with moderate supervision.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Positive attitude focused on meeting or exceeding client expectations.