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PDS Health · 3 days ago

Sr. Corporate Counsel, Employment

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$194K/yr - $262K/yr

8+ years exp

PDS Health is seeking a Sr. Corporate Counsel, Employment to provide legal and related support integral to the organization's operations. The role involves offering subject matter expertise on employment law, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal research, advice, and support to the Associate General Counsel, Employment and People Services department on all aspects of employment law across the U.S

Research and advise on employment law topics such as employee handbooks, policies, and procedures; immigration; recruiting and hiring; employee relations; performance management; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; disability and accommodations; sick leave and other leaves of absence; wage and hour; compensation and benefits; discrimination, harassment and retaliation; and confidentiality and restrictive covenants to ensure best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Develop solutions and manage projects related to implementation of advice

Research and keep current on developments in employment law across the U.S. Keep informed of significant employment law trends, legislation, caselaw, and agency actions, and make timely recommendations on related actions

Develop and provide employment-related training

Provide legal guidance and support regarding the organization’s contingent workforce and agency workers

Handle and resolve escalated employment-related disputes and investigations and prepare investigation reports

Draft, negotiate, manage, and advise the Associate General Counsel, Employment and business teams with respect to employment agreements and related templates and documents, independent contractor agreements, clinician provider agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, intellectual property agreements, separation agreements, externship affiliation agreements, staffing agreements, promissory notes, incentive plans, and other similar agreements and documents

Draft and coordinate responses to requests for employment records, demand letters, dental board inquiries, and government audits and investigations

Advise on all employee benefit issues, including ERISA and retirement plans, and health and welfare plans

Provide legal advice and counsel on compliance with employee privacy law topics

Provide support on pre-litigation and litigation matters, including regulatory and agency matters

Develop case strategies and budgets, prepare and review pleadings and discovery responses, prepare witnesses, conduct fact investigation and witness interviews, and negotiate settlements

Identify, engage, and manage outside counsel

Provide general corporate support, with a focus on relevant employment topics

Advise on employment aspects of various business transactions, including reorganizations and integrations, and other significant projects/initiatives

Perform online research on legal and business-related matters

Key advisor to various business departments on legal initiatives, general compliance matters, and proposed actions and policies. Requires strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to spot issues that are important to the organization

Manage various legal projects to successful completion. Must be able to handle multiple ongoing projects in a timely manner to meet deadlines

Handle confidential information with the highest degree of care

Effectively interact and communicate with the organization’s People Services department, management, other internal and external clients, and outside counsel

Research, anticipate, and guard PDS Health and its supported entities against legal risks

Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualification

Employment law expertiseLitigation managementLegal research skillsContract negotiationJ.D. degreeCalifornia law licenseHealthcare industry experienceProject management skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam leadershipCreative problem solving

Required

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with strong academic record

Licensed to practice law in good standing in one state

8+ years of employment law experience at a top-tier law firm (at the attorney level), including providing employment advice and counsel and handling employment litigation

Employment advice and counsel experience includes the following: ADA and other types of accommodations, FMLA and other types of leaves, employee terminations, reductions in force, wage and hour, employee classification, performance management, privacy, workplace investigations, and employee relations issues

Employment litigation experience includes the following: investigating and responding to claims and administrative charges, responding to complaints, conducting discovery, taking depositions, drafting motions for summary judgment, and preparing for trial

Strong influencing and collaborating skills

Able to identify and manage legal and other types of risks and have solid judgment

Able to analyze complex situations and develop simple, concise, and effective legal solutions

Strong writing and communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter; able to manage workload with little oversight or direction

Preferred

Combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience

Licensed, and experience practicing employment law, in California

Healthcare and/or dental industry experience

Managing employment or independent contractor agreements

Immigration, ERISA, 401(k), and/or benefits experience

Familiarity with Docusign, CLM, and Smartsheet

Experience with team leadership and supervising others

Experience with improving processes and systems; strong project management skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Company

PDS Health

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Founded in 1994, PDS Health is a leading healthcare support organization that partners with dental and medical providers across the U.S., providing comprehensive business services that enable clinicians to focus on high-quality patient care.

Founded in 1994

Irvine, California, USA

10001+ employees