Employment Counsel

The Employment Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor, providing strategic and day-to-day guidance on employment and labor matters across a complex healthcare services organization. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with Human Resources leadership, you will help shape employee relations strategies, support business initiatives, and minimize legal and regulatory risks. This role covers a broad range of responsibilities, including employment litigation, labor relations, agency proceedings, settlement negotiations, and employee benefits matters. You will collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Risk, Benefits, and executive leadership to develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions. Beyond employment law, you will have opportunities to contribute to broader legal matters, oversee external counsel, and support other legal professionals as needed. This is an opportunity for an experienced California-licensed attorney to make a meaningful contribution within a mission-driven organization focused on behavioral health and community well-being.

The ideal candidate is an experienced employment attorney with strong expertise in California employment law, traditional labor relations, and employment litigation. You should combine sound legal analysis with excellent client service, practical problem-solving, and the ability to advise stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, supported by strong academic credentials.

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.

• 5–7 years of practicing attorney experience specializing in employment law, including some in-house experience where applicable.

• Significant experience advising clients on employment matters, delivering training, and handling complex employment litigation.

• Demonstrated experience with wage-and-hour disputes, employment practices matters, agency proceedings, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff complaints.

• Extensive knowledge of federal, California, and other applicable labor and employment laws and regulations.

• Strong working knowledge of traditional labor relations and labor law.

• Experience managing or supervising other attorneys and coordinating external legal counsel.

• Familiarity with employee benefit plans, contract review, settlement negotiations, and employment-related dispute resolution.

• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify complex issues and develop practical, risk-conscious legal strategies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality client service.

• A proactive, action-oriented approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership in a fast-paced environment.

• Alignment with a mission-driven workplace focused on behavioral health, recovery, equity, inclusion, and community well-being.

• Ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, a two-step tuberculosis PPD test, criminal background clearance, excluded-party sanctions screening, and degree or license verification. Additional requirements may apply depending on regulatory, contractual, or local obligations.