Labor and Employment Attorney

DescriptionAs a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham supports a complete continuum of care including community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care, and other health-related entities. Several of our hospitals are teaching affiliates of Harvard Medical School, and our system is a national leader in biomedical research.We're focused on a people-first culture for our system's patients and our professional family. That's why we provide our employees with more ways to achieve their potential. Mass General Brigham is committed to aligning our employees' personal aspirations with projects that match their capabilities and creating a culture that empowers our managers to become trusted mentors. We support each member of our team to own their personal development-and we recognize success at every step.Our employees use the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions, and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration.General OverviewMass General Brigham's Office of General Counsel Employment Section seeks to hire an attorney to handle labor and employment matters. The position will involve significant responsibility for labor relations matters, including negotiating collective bargaining agreements, advising clients through the grievance/arbitration process, providing legal and strategic advice during union organizing campaigns, and representing clients in unfair labor practice proceedings. The position also will have responsibility to advise and support clients on a broad range of employment issues, including hiring, discipline, MCAD/EEOC cases, policy development, employment agreements and separation agreements.The OGC team is highly collaborative, collegial, and dedicated to providing the strategic legal advice and guidance necessary to fulfill the system's four-part clinical, research, academic and community mission. The work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding, both professionally and personally. This is an exciting and engaging position in a mission-driven organization, offering a flexible, hybrid work arrangement.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school, licensed and in good standing before the Massachusetts bar.Five to eight years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department representing large organizations.Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills with a practical, creative approach to problem solving.Professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain confidences while working with sensitive, confidential information.Ability to maintain a strong and professional presence in client meetings and meetings with opposing counsel and other parties, while representing the organization's interests.Positive, energetic attitude with demonstrated commitment to operating in a strong team environment and working collaboratively and collegially on cross functional teams with multiple client relationships across multiple entities and departments in a multi-cultural environment.Self-motivated and highly productive with ability to work independently with strong organizational skills as well as demonstrated project and time management skills.Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity and inclusion.EEO StatementMass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under the law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary Location : MA-Somerville-MGB Assembly RowWork Locations : MGB Assembly Row, 399 Revolution Drive, Somerville, 02145Job : Professional/ManagerialOrganization : Mass General BrighamSchedule : Full-timeStandard Hours : 40Shift : Day JobEmployee Status : RegularRecruiting Department : MGB Office of the General CounselJob Posting : Jun 21, 2024

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