Christus Health
System Director, Associate Counsel, Labor & Employment
Christus Health, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
System Director, Associate Counsel, Labor & Employment
The Associate Counsel works independently at law firm mid-to-senior associate level with significant labor, employment, and employee benefit experience. Some understanding of health care operations and/or business would be preferred. The Associate Counsel should have knowledge to effectively manage matters arising in areas of law relating to labor, employment, employee benefits, and related litigation. Specific areas of required expertise include federal and state employment regulation and anti-discrimination laws; wage and hour laws; occupational injury; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), including applicable exemptions; National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules and regulations; state non-competition laws; antitrust; litigation, investigations; negotiation, and dispute resolution. The counsel must have or develop strong working knowledge of labor and employment laws (including employee benefit laws) as they apply in non-profit and healthcare settings.The Associate Counsel may work with other attorneys in the Legal department on matters relating to clinical peer review involving employees, HIPAA privacy and security regulations, Affirmative Action Plans, and self-disclosures and responses to governmental investigations in connection with compliance issues relating to labor and employment matters.The Associate Counsel should demonstrate initiative and be capable of independent thinking, and provide customer service that is timely, professional, and courteous. The Associate Counsel may serve as an initial contact attorney for designated entities. The Associate Counsel must be able to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and in teamwork with members of the Legal Department and other CHRISTUS staff to achieve results.Education/Skills:Thorough knowledge of all labor and employment laws and regulationsExcellent fundamental writing and analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work directly and communicate verbally and in writing with internal clients on multiple complex operations and transactions.Ability to promptly and efficiently review, analyze, and apply large amounts of information pertaining to such operations and transactions.Ability to communicate with and provide support to VP Associate General Counsels, Human Resources, and work as a cooperative team member.Experience:Four or more years in a law firm or in-house setting practicing labor and employment law.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:Unrestricted license to practice law in Texas or Louisiana; benefit if both.
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The Associate Counsel works independently at law firm mid-to-senior associate level with significant labor, employment, and employee benefit experience. Some understanding of health care operations and/or business would be preferred. The Associate Counsel should have knowledge to effectively manage matters arising in areas of law relating to labor, employment, employee benefits, and related litigation. Specific areas of required expertise include federal and state employment regulation and anti-discrimination laws; wage and hour laws; occupational injury; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), including applicable exemptions; National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules and regulations; state non-competition laws; antitrust; litigation, investigations; negotiation, and dispute resolution. The counsel must have or develop strong working knowledge of labor and employment laws (including employee benefit laws) as they apply in non-profit and healthcare settings.The Associate Counsel may work with other attorneys in the Legal department on matters relating to clinical peer review involving employees, HIPAA privacy and security regulations, Affirmative Action Plans, and self-disclosures and responses to governmental investigations in connection with compliance issues relating to labor and employment matters.The Associate Counsel should demonstrate initiative and be capable of independent thinking, and provide customer service that is timely, professional, and courteous. The Associate Counsel may serve as an initial contact attorney for designated entities. The Associate Counsel must be able to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and in teamwork with members of the Legal Department and other CHRISTUS staff to achieve results.Education/Skills:Thorough knowledge of all labor and employment laws and regulationsExcellent fundamental writing and analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work directly and communicate verbally and in writing with internal clients on multiple complex operations and transactions.Ability to promptly and efficiently review, analyze, and apply large amounts of information pertaining to such operations and transactions.Ability to communicate with and provide support to VP Associate General Counsels, Human Resources, and work as a cooperative team member.Experience:Four or more years in a law firm or in-house setting practicing labor and employment law.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:Unrestricted license to practice law in Texas or Louisiana; benefit if both.
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