Assistant General Counsel - Employment

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Legal & ComplianceAssistant General Counsel

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Key Responsibilities

- Employment operations and related advice (e.g., FMLA, ADA, etc.)- Employment litigation, demand letters, and EEOC charges- Benefits,

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Legal & ComplianceAssistant General Counsel

Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

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Essential Functions.

What We Offer

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• Full technical proficiency in the principles and practices of representing management and counseling senior leadership regarding employment. Working proficiency in counseling regarding benefits.

• Experience in leading strategic, complex projects and initiatives.

• Demonstrated track record in leading legal aspects of and innovating legal concepts related to employment and benefits.

• Outstanding analytical, negotiating, and drafting ability. Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader implications of legal advice.

• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. Innovative thinking that adds value for clients and finds creative solutions to complex legal issues.

• Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of legal and operational colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high performing environment. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws relating to wage and hour and employment practices laws including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA. Working knowledge of ERISA.

Requirements

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• Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.); an active license to practice (Texas license or ability to apply for and obtain Texas license); and a minimum of 10 years of relevant health law experience in a law firm practice and/or in-house is required.

• Prior representation of a complex, sophisticated health system preferred. Good working knowledge of the key operational and strategic issues and challenges currently affecting hospitals, health systems, providers, health care delivery organizations, and/or integrated delivery systems preferred.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: