76 applicants

Company

Natera · 22 hours ago

Sr. Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$176K/yr - $220K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Partner with Natera’s Human Resources team to provide guidance and counsel on a wide variety of employment-related matters.

Function as the frontline counsel for all legal and personnel matters, consulting with outside counsel as needed.

Advise on Human Resources related matters including discipline, investigations, DFEH/EEOC complaints, and ADA-related issues

Manage, track, support, and advise leadership on all HR related disputes.

Represent Natera in court, mediation, arbitration, and other settings where legal representation is beneficial or required.

Respond to legal complaints and coordinate legal strategy with outside counsel and Natera leadership.

Stay abreast of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, regulations, and court decisions and ensure the organization's policies and practices are in compliance.

Ensure compliance with state and federal law with regard to terminations, discipline, leaves of absence, and accommodations.

Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State (with a focus on Texas and California) employment and personnel laws and regulations.

Develop, review, and update organizational policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to mitigate risk and align with current labor and employment laws and best practices.

Conduct legal training sessions for management and staff on compliance and best practices in labor relations.

Minimize costs by effectively managing legal issues in-house.

Prepare and review required policies, regulations, and notices.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Employment attorneyBar membershipLegal representationEmployment lawsHealthcare industry experienceProject management

Required

JD degree is required.

3+ years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, in-house experience is a big plus.

Member of California Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel.

Proven ability to represent an organization in legal proceedings.

Nimbleness; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

High levels of initiative, confidence and ability to appropriately influence others.

Demonstrated high ethical behavior.

Excellent negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain high levels of professional conduct in adversarial situations.

High level of emotional intelligence and the ability to make sound decisions and recommendations that are in the best interest of Natera.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and communication in tense situations.

Able to maintain strict confidentiality and take all precautions when handling sensitive information.

Ability to effectively and efficiently work from home and independently, with high levels of self-accountability.

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently on projects of high complexity with minimal supervision.

Preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Texas and California employment laws preferred.

Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents

Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

401k benefits

Commuter benefits

Generous employee referral program

Company

Natera

Glassdoor

3.5

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.

Founded in 2004

San Carlos, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.natera.com/

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