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Johns Hopkins Medicine · 1 week ago

Senior Counsel - Employment and Labor Affairs

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$220K/yr - $300K/yr

10+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Medicine is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal advice regarding employment and labor affairs. The role involves advising on various legal matters, compliance with labor laws, and representing clients before regulatory agencies and in court.

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Responsibilities

Representing clients before various local, State, and federal regulatory agencies regarding administrative charges or complaints filed by employees

Developing and providing training to human resources staff, management and executives regarding compliance with all employment, labor laws, including but not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, American’s With Disability Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as other laws impacting corporate employers

Drafting and negotiating, severance, settlement, non-compete, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and other agreements

Reviewing, drafting and updating human resources and other corporate policies and procedures

Directing and reviewing all internal investigations of alleged violations of fair employment laws and all investigatory reports

Participating in the internal investigation resolution committee and overseeing follow-up with committee recommendations

Providing legal opinions and guidance to insure clients understand obligations they must meet to comply with labor and employment-related laws and regulations

Reviewing and drafting proposed legislation

Advising clients concerning compliance with their collective bargaining agreements

Preparing clients to testify at depositions and before administrative agencies

Representing clients at arbitrations and in court litigation

Qualification

Juris DoctorMaryland Bar membershipLegal practice experienceEmployment law expertiseLabor law expertiseHealthcare industry experienceLegal training developmentLeadership experience

Required

A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Continuing legal education involving legal seminars, review and study of legal periodicals and review of judicial decisions and legislative enactments and pronouncements

Ten (10) years of related or relevant experience, including seven (7) years of legal practice as a licensed attorney

Of the total experience, five (5) years should include demonstrated leadership responsibilities such as managing projects, assigning work, or leading teams

Member in good standing of the Maryland Bar or other jurisdiction; and eligible to become licensed to practice in Maryland or Florida