Assistant/ Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Park Ridge Child Care Center Inc

Rochester, NY, US
Base: $140,000.00 - $280,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Labor and employment law expertise
Healthcare regulatory compliance
Contract preparation and negotiation
** Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel specializing in Labor & Employment law, responsible for providing legal counsel on various HR-related legal challenges, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and managing litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a JD, be licensed to practice in NYS, and possess over five years of legal experience in a healthcare setting. **

Job Summary

  • This position provides specialized legal counsel on a wide variety of human resource-related legal challenges including discrimination claims and government citations.
  • The role requires protecting the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation while ensuring strict adherence to federal and state healthcare laws.
  • Candidates will serve as a key resource for the Human Resources department, managing everything from wage-and-hour practices to affirmative action program administration.

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** Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel specializing in Labor & Employment law, responsible for providing legal counsel on various HR-related legal challenges, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and managing litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a JD, be licensed to practice in NYS, and possess over five years of legal experience in a healthcare setting. **

Salary

Base: $140,000.00 - $280,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Labor and employment law expertise
  • Healthcare regulatory compliance
  • Contract preparation and negotiation
  • Employment litigation management
  • HR policy development and auditing

Nice-to-have

  • High emotional intelligence
  • Strong team leadership skills
  • Experience with M&A transactions
  • Proven ability to mentor staff

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree (JD)
  • Admitted to practice law in New York State
  • 5+ years of professional legal experience in healthcare
  • Member in good standing of the New York state bar

Work Rights

Must be admitted to practice law in NYS

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