Attorney/Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Centurion is proud to be a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and community mental health centers nationwide.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel – Labor/Employment to join our legal team located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Corporate Counsel – Labor & Employment will serve as an in-house legal advisor to the Company, with a primary focus on labor and employment matters. The position will work closely with the Associate General Counsel and Human Resources leadership to provide practical, timely legal guidance on a broad range of employment issues affecting the Company's healthcare operations.

This position will manage the Company's employment-related legal caseload, advise Human Resources and business leaders on day-to-day employment matters, assist with employment litigation and administrative proceedings, and draft and review employment-related agreements, policies, and other legal documents.

The ideal candidate is an experienced employment attorney who can balance legal risk with business and operational considerations, exercise sound judgment, and provide clear and practical advice in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Location : This position will sit in the Legal Office in Atlanta, GA and will follow a hybrid work schedule that includes an “in-office” requirement.

Position Relationships : The Corporate Counsel – Labor & Employment will report directly to the Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the Associate General Counsel on significant employment matters and legal strategy. The position will interact regularly with Human Resources leadership and professionals, operational leadership, executives, outside counsel, and other members of the Company's Legal department.

• Manage the Company's employment-related legal caseload in coordination with the Associate General Counsel and outside counsel, as appropriate, including coordinating with outside counsel on litigation strategy, discovery, pleadings, settlement discussions, and other aspects of employment matters.
• Assist with or manage employment litigation, administrative charges, agency investigations, demand letters, and other employment-related disputes.
• Assist in evaluating potential claims, litigation exposure, and settlement strategies.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to Human Resources, management, and other business leaders regarding federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Advise on employee relations matters, including discipline, performance management, investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, terminations, reductions in force, and other workplace matters.
• Partner with Human Resources to identify and mitigate employment-related legal risks while supporting the Company's operational objectives.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Review and draft employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related documents
• Assist with development and implementation of employment-related policies and practices across multiple jurisdictions
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving employment, compliance, organizational changes, and business initiatives
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate obtained from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in at least one state.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with an emphasis on representation of management.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, and applicable state employment laws.
• Experience drafting employment policies, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Experience counseling employers regarding wage and hour compliance, employee accommodations, leaves of absence, workplace investigations, and employee discipline and termination.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive Company information and exercise sound judgment in the administration of job duties.
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks and meet related deadlines.
• We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Continuing Education benefits.
• Much more.