Associate General Counsel - Employment & Labor Law

Overview The Associate General Counsel – Employment and Labor Law will report to the Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, serving as a trusted advisor on employment and labor law matters for the organization. This role provides counsel on legal compliance, workplace investigations, organization policies, labor law and labor relations, including union organizing, collective bargaining, contract administration, representation before administrative agencies, and defense of legal actions. Expertise in federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations, including discrimination and harassment, disability, leaves of absence, wage and hour laws and regulations, the National Labor Relations Act, and experience with employment litigation is required. The position is ideal for experienced attorneys who have proven success independently managing complex and confidential legal issues, who can collaborate effectively with a diverse management team, and who can provide guidance in a fast‑paced healthcare environment. Hybrid Role – On days when onsite activity is not required, individuals may work remotely. All new hires must attend a new hire health assessment and orientation at a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon. Responsibilities As an expert in a broad range of legal issues affecting health care providers with significant transactional and/or litigation experience, the Associate General Counsel provides legal advice, counsel, and representation of Legacy Health to ensure conformity with applicable laws and regulations. The Associate General Counsel manages all areas of legal compliance; litigation; contract negotiation and preparation, review, and development; and/or other areas as assigned by the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer. The Associate General Counsel deals with highly confidential matters. Assignments usually involve unique or complex legal issues. The Associate General Counsel exercises a high degree of independent judgment, sets his or her own objectives with guidance from the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and decides how to proceed to resolve difficult problems while following Legacy and Legal Services policies. Qualifications Education: Law degree from an accredited law school with demonstrated achievement. Experience: Minimum 5 years of legal experience. Skills: Ability to work independently and with diverse groups of management. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Licensure Licensed to practice law in the applicable state. Membership in the State Bar of Oregon or eligibility for admission based on reciprocity is required. Pay Range USD $101.68 - USD $151.50 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Legacy Health