Assistant General Counsel - Labor & Employment / Legal Affairs - Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.

 

Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.

 

The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.

 

Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.

It’s Work That Matters.

Overview:

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – Labor & Employment
Los Angeles, California (100% on-site)

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Assistant General Counsel serves within the Office of the General Counsel of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and provides legal support to CHLA, in order to advance its mission with an overall objective of minimizing organizational liability. The Office of the General Counsel of CHLA is seeking a sharp, self-motivated attorney with at least 10+ years of labor and employment advice and litigation experience. This role will require a deep understanding of employment law, experience with labor preferred, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters within a fast-paced and innovative environment. Critical to this role is the ability to advise stakeholders on their options and methods to minimize organizational legal risk and ensure compliance with laws.

This role reports directly to the General Counsel.

 

Ideal candidates will possess or demonstrate the following:
• Track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams and providing proactive, solution-oriented advice to stakeholders on a number of legal and regulatory issues
• Significant experience working with Human Resources in advising on the entire employee cycle – recruitment, onboarding, background checks, discipline, performance management, terminations, RIFs, accommodations, interactive process, DEI, pay equity, and wage and hour compliance
• Experience working on labor issues, understanding NLRA obligations, experience with campaigns, and unfair practices
• Experience in, or working understanding of, OFCCP compliance
• Experience handling and/or managing employment litigation/arbitration, EEOC/CRD charges, DLSE charges, and wage and hour disputes.
• Ability to proactively approach all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate strategies
• Experience managing outside counsel, guiding case strategy, and identifying/resolving potential areas of remediation
• Experience conducting investigations, overseeing privileged investigations, and advising HR on routine investigations.
• Experience educating business partners on new laws and general labor and employment compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing policies concerning labor and employment.
• Resourcefulness, strong intellectual curiosity, and ability to quickly learn complex systems and their legal framework.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering.
• Experience working with healthcare entities is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 10+ years of labor & employment counseling and employment litigation experience working at a law firm, the government, and/or in-house setting, or in healthcare setting. Healthcare or government experience is strongly preferred. Significant employment advice and counsel experience.

Education/Licensure/Certifications: Juris Doctorate degree. Bar Admission in at least one US State. Excellent academic credentials.

Pay Scale Information:CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.Location/Org Data : Closing:

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you’ll find an environment that’s alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures – for our patients, as well as for you and your career!

CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

 

Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.