Director Legal - Labor & Employment

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. A caregiver in this role works a hybrid schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., with on-site work at CCAC required 2–3 days per week. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assist the Vice President Legal in administrative matters, including planning, organizing and managing work activities assigned to attorneys in the Law Department Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the practice group, which includes project management, OKR accountability, setting priorities and managing workflow and work allocation. Responsible for alignment with business objectives and relationships with enterprise leaders that are impacted by the Practice Group’s area of law. Ensure the Practice Group has appropriate training, coverage, resources and support to handle the responsibilities of their area of expertise. Provide direct supervision, advice, mentoring and guidance to paralegals, attorneys and other department personnel working on matters related to their Practice Group and other matters as directed. Ensure that timely responses are provided to requests for legal advice in the attorney's assigned area whether by Senior Counsel or by other members of the pertinent Practice Group. Advise, mentor and guide attorneys and other staff members working within the attorney's areas of responsibility. Manage outside counsel on matters falling within the attorney's areas of responsibility in a cost-effective manner. Maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas. Advise and train members of the department on legal developments impacting the attorney's areas of expertise. Actively seek out opportunities to bring the organization into compliance with those areas of the law. Participate in budget processes. Responsible for day-to-day administrative supervision, overseeing the substantive work of paralegals and attorneys that are within their Practice Group, but who are primarily reporting up through another Practice Group, and for coordinating with the primary supervisor. Delegate appropriately, monitors progress and provide support, resources as needed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) from ABA accredited law school Member in good standing of the state bar or ability to become a member of the state bar within a reasonable period of time 10 years of comparable experience in the substantive legal area of law that is designated as the attorney's area(s) of expertise, preferably in both a law firm as well as an in-house setting Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Five years of successful experience managing internal staff as well as outside counsel Two years of experience in a healthcare setting Prior experience directing the work of law professionals within a specialty practice group Over 10 years of experience in all aspects of Labor/Employment law (counseling/advice/policies/administrative charges/litigation) Experience with executive compensation/executive contracts Experience with federal agency audits/investigations (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EEOC) Physical Requirements: Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods. Ability to travel throughout the hospital system. Ability to operate a computer, audio visual and other office equipment. Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver training in person and virtually. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $151,220.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $298,640.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic