Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment

TL;DR

Senior Corporate Counsel - Employment: Providing legal advice, guidance, and support to HR on employment matters, benefits, compliance, litigation, and M&A with an accent on complex issues across multiple jurisdictions. Focus on reviewing agreements, advising on hires/terminations, managing disputes including EEOC and FMLA/ADA, and overseeing HR compliance programs.

Location: Charlotte, NC (full-time onsite)

Company

Leading healthcare improvement company transforming the industry, recognized as World's Most Ethical Companies and Best Companies to Work For.

What you will do

• Review and advise on employment agreements, restrictive covenants, compensation, severance plans, and onboarding documents.
• Advise HR on new hires, transfers, terminations, temporary/contract labor, background checks, and contingent workforce management.
• Monitor legal developments, advise on new laws, pending legislation, and compliance matters.
• Support M&A transactions including diligence and employee integration.
• Provide litigation support for labor/employment disputes company-wide, including EEOC complaints, wage/hour, FMLA/ADA, wrongful termination.
• Manage offshore labor, visas, and consult on employment/labor/compliance with legal team; conduct training sessions.

Requirements

• Active Member of a State Bar
• JD with strong academic credentials
• Experience providing employment advice and counsel for white collar workforces
• Ability to work independently on complex legal matters, interact with executives, vendors, agencies, and outside counsel
• Attention to detail, adaptability, effective communication, and collaborative work in close quarters
• Must remain in stationary position for prolonged periods; day-to-day contact with others

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program and employee incentive plans
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement/professional development
• Perks, discounts, on-site/online exercise classes
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations for disabilities/religious beliefs
• Collaborative environment with freedom to impact healthcare transformation