Senior Counsel, Legal - Labor & Employment (Attorney)

What Labor and Employment (Attorney) contributes to Cardinal Health
Labor and Employment provides legal advice, counsel and services in the areas of labor and employment law. This job family partners with business leaders and Employee & Labor Relations professionals to identify potential legal issues and provides legal advice to mitigate employment and labor risks.

Location - Targeting candidates based in Central Ohio or willing to relocate to a commutable distance of our corporate HQ in Dublin, OH

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Labor & Employment (L&E) laws, regulations and principles
• Draft and negotiate various employment-related documents including settlement agreements, severance agreements, employment agreements, retention agreements, and training materials with oversight by VP & Associate General Counsel – L&E
• Draft briefing materials and other strategic presentations intended for department or company leadership regarding L&E matters
• Advise clients, strategize and recommend course of action on day-to-day employment issues including hiring, discipline, performance management and termination
• Conduct and lead internal investigations into employee complaints/claims
• Collect and organize documents and manage case discovery process for active litigation matters
• Liaise as needed with internal functional groups, including business units, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, IT and Finance, as well as other members of the Legal Department
• Work directly with outside counsel as needed and manage active litigation matters
• Maintain and update L&E database relating to open litigation and government agency matters
• Manage high volume of e-mails and daily meetings/calls
• Must be able to issue-spot, evaluate risk and provide strategic guidance to HR and business leaders while taking into account both legal and business considerations
• Must be able to collaborate with HR and the business leaders to build broad-based support and persuade others
• Must ensure that internal clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed internal client expectations
• Must proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current L&E laws and best practices
• Must proactively identify legal trends and propose ways to respond
• Assist in employment compliance matters by helping develop policies, processes, and training regarding employment law requirements
• Provide legal guidance and ensure compliance with developments and changes to applicable federal, state, and law employment laws

Qualifications

• Targeting individuals with a J.D. and 5+ years of Labor & Employment experience, highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Law firm or corporate legal department experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience supporting physicians or physician-offices in the healthcare space (preferred not required)

Anticipated salary range: $125,400 - $161,010

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.