Assistant/ Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Job Title: Assistant/ Associate General Counsel

Department: General Counsel

Location: RRH 1360 Portland

Hours Per Week: 40 hrs/week

Schedule: Days

SUMMARY:

This position may be filled at either the Assistant or Associate General Counsel level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience.

The Associate General Counsel at Rochester Regional Health assists the Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel in managing the legal function of the health system. The Associate General Counsel provides counsel and advice on any legal matters involving the organization; protects the organization’s rights in contract negotiations, and ensures compliance of healthcare laws and regulations. Keeps informed of industry specific regulations and ensures that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.

For Employment Law:The Associate General Counsel will assist Rochester Regional Health with a wide variety of human resource-related legal challenges, including claims of discrimination and harassment, employment contracts, and government citations (Dept. of Labor, EEOC, etc.). The Associate General Counsel will additionally provide comprehensive services related to HR legal due-diligences and post-transactional integration, hiring issues, employment litigation, training, auditing, and management issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provide legal specialization to the organization for contract preparation and negotiations.Ensures compliance with Healthcare laws and regulations.

 Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the organization.Protects the organization’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements and litigation.

 Represent the organization in certain litigationKey Responsibilities- Employment Law:Act as a key resource for the Human Resources department, including providing advice and guidance for all employee relations issues.

 Work closely with the EVP General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and Human Resources and the business on the full spectrum of employment law issues, including:Compensation: advising on wage-and-hour practices, including overtime issues, and on the development and administration of compensation programs, such as equity-based programs and deferred compensation arrangements; advising on other related issues.

 Policies and Procedures: working with HR on the development and drafting of employment policies and their application under various state and federal laws.Recruiting and Hiring: advising on restrictive covenants; drafting and negotiating employment agreements; developing templates and forms.

 Employment Claims: partnering with the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and HR to manage all forms of employee disputes and litigation matters, including agency charges, EEOC claims and discrimination claims, arbitration proceedings, and litigation.Transactions: advising on the employment law issues relating to sales, spin-offs, and acquisitions and similar transactions.

 Employee Benefits: working with HR and outside counsel on ERISA and benefits-related issues.Training: develop and deliver employment law training for HR and others to proactively address issues and/or changes or developments in law.

 Affirmative Action: working with Diversity and outside counsel on the development and administration of affirmative action programs; supporting compliance reviews/audits.Assist in the development and implementation of labor/employee relations strategy, analyze and develop matrix systems to track and quantify labor relations process.

 Improve employment labor law audit components; this will include immigration audits, FLSA, and state law compliance with a particular emphasis on labor and employment statutes.Ensure company’s adherence to state and federal labor laws.

 Continue to build upon company’s employment litigation success.Improve unemployment and worker’s compensation success.

 Well-versed in the rules of evidence and introducing evidence.Primary responsibility for the drafting, review and negotiation of employment and consulting agreements for all Rochester Regional Health affiliates.

 Maintain a tracking system for all of the company’s employment and consulting agreements.Responsible for ensuring the company’s compliance with all state and federal employment laws.

 Stay informed of all legal employment updates and educate the Human Resources Department and management as necessary.Interface with outside counsel as necessary.

 Assist with company mergers and acquisitions partnership deals.May provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight to an Assistant General Counsel, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, fostering professional development, and managing legal priorities effectively.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree

• Must be admitted to practice law in NYS (Bar License or In-House Counsel)

• Member in good standing of the New York state bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing

• 5+ years of professional legal experience in a healthcare environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to develop a high performing team, strong management and communication skills

• High level of emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills; ability to make sound judgments

• For Employment Law: Extensive knowledge of and experience with all applicable labor and employment legislation and regulations at the local, state, and federal level. Experience with providing counsel and advice regarding discipline, including terminations, and other human resources matters

EDUCATION:

JD: Law (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$140,000.00 - $280,000.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.