Associate General Counsel

Hourly Pay Range

$82.25 - $127.49 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position

Director, Associate General Counsel – People

Location

Evanston, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Hours

Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

Travel

Required travel to other Endeavor Health locations.

What you will do

• Advise HR and Leadership on all aspects of employment related matters, including recruiting, hiring, background checks, discipline, leave and accommodation administration, termination, restrictive covenants, wage and hour laws, benefits, and workplace safety.
• Provide strategic guidance and analysis related to System initiatives or proposed employee programs to ensure regulatory compliance. Participate in oversight and governance meetings as and when requested.
• Investigate and respond to administrative agency claims in cooperation with the Human Resources team. Represent the System in administrative proceedings related to employment or other human resource issues, including the negotiation of resolution of claims.
• Manage employment-related litigation, collaborating with outside counsel and overseeing discovery and litigation budgets.
• Draft, review, and update policies, procedures and protocols to evolve policies within this area to reflect best practices, regulatory changes and/or System alignment and values.
• Conduct or oversee internal investigations regarding employee complaints, including harassment and discrimination allegations.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and independent contractor agreements. Draft complex legal agreements, documents, filing and/or memorandums related to people matters of the organization for review and approval of Legal leadership.
• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees on legal compliance, anti‑harassment, and employment best practices.
• Monitor and analyze changes in employment law, providing actionable guidance to the business.
• Participate in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the employment laws, new and proposed statutes, and regulations and provide education to key stakeholders on developments in the law.
• Oversee and coordinate work and communication among team members to ensure efficiency and balanced workload, while developing areas for continued growth and responsibility to best support the System and Legal department. Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, including those needed to manage and inspire confidence in staff.

What you will need

• Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Certification: Admitted to practice Law in Illinois.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of relevant and/or progressive experience at a law firm or in‑house legal department with prior experience in employment and labor matters as a primary focus.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Unique or Preferred Skills:
  • Communication - Delivers messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner; actively listens and checks for understanding; adjusts content and style for variety of stakeholders and/or settings.
  • Analytical Thinking - Methodical approach to break down complex problems; sees patterns and trends, then draws meaningful conclusions.
  • Maintaining Credibility - Accountable for mistakes, encourages discussion before decisions are made, shows consistency between words and actions.
  • Collaboration - Facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. Balances own interests with others while being fair to others and their areas.
  • Project Management - Ability to initiate, plan, execute, control and close the work of a project group or team to meet specific success criteria.
  • Inspire others engaging our team members to be their very best.
  • Innovate solutions sparking new opportunities to improve and grow.
  • Achieve outcomes delivering results for our patients and communities.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• Wellness Program Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

EEO Statement

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.