Employment Associate General Counsel (Remote)
Tampa, FL 33612, USA Req #73747
Monday, September 19, 2022
The MENTOR Network is now Sevita. We have a different name, but the same mission, and a renewed sense of purpose. At Sevita we provide home and community-based health care services and support for adults, children, and their families across the United States. Join us in work that matters.
Employment Associate General Counsel (Remote)
Do you have experience in Employment & Labor Law and want to work for a company that positively impacts the well-being of the individuals it serves? In the Employment Associate General Counsel role, you will contribute to the company’s commitment to serve others by participating in the definition and development of HR/employee relations policies/procedures/programs and provide multi-state counsel and guidance to operators, HR and employee relations on employment and labor legal matters. Specifically, we are seeking an Employment Associate General Counsel to:
• Provide day-to-day advice and support to business units concerning all aspects of the employment relationship
• Coordinate and drive completion of employment and labor-related projects
• Provide analysis of proposed and new employment and labor legislation
• Represent the company in partnership with outside counsel in state and federal employment litigation matters
• Represent the company in partnership with outside counsel in union negotiations
• Represent the company before federal and state agencies, including preparing position statements on employee relations inquiries, appearing at hearings on behalf of the company, and participating in alternative dispute resolution
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s business/culture to identify trends and anticipate issues to provide practical, business-oriented solutions and long-term strategies on a variety of legal topics
• Provide daily counsel on a diverse variety of labor and employment issues on a multi-state basis
• Conduct regular training of management, HR and employee relations on a variety of legal topics
• Minimize legal exposure through a review of existing HR/employee relations practices, procedures and programs
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required
• Minimum of 8-10 years of combined law firm/in-house experience required; CA wage and hour and labor law experience preferred
• Admitted to at least one state bar with membership in good standing
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business partners in a collaborative environment to achieve business objectives
• Ability to address diverse legal issues with internal customers daily and to analyze and effectively execute on complex investigations
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and advocacy skills
• Must be able to discreetly handle confidential information and data
• A practical, business-based approach to problem-solving
Why Join Us?
• Full compensation/benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. With Corporate operations located in the Boston Seaport, Lawrence, Massachusetts and Edina, Minnesota, today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Other details
• Job Family Legal
• Job Function Professional
• Pay Type Salary
• DBA Sevita
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• Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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