Senior Counsel, Legal - Labor & Employment; Attorney

Labor and Employment provides legal advice, counsel and services in the areas of labor and employment law. This job family partners with business leaders and Employee & Labor Relations professionals to identify potential legal issues and provides legal advice to mitigate employment and labor risks.

Targeting candidates based in Central Ohio or willing to relocate to a commutable distance of our corporate HQ in Dublin, OH

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Labor & Employment (L&E) laws, regulations and principles
• Draft and negotiate various employment-related documents including settlement agreements, severance agreements, employment agreements, retention agreements, and training materials with oversight by VP & Associate General Counsel – L&E
• Draft briefing materials and other strategic presentations intended for department or company leadership regarding L&E matters
• Advise clients, strategize and recommend course of action on day-to-day employment issues including hiring, discipline, performance management and termination
• Conduct and lead internal investigations into employee complaints/claims
• Collect and organize documents and manage case discovery process for active litigation matters
• Liaise as needed with internal functional groups, including business units, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, IT and Finance, as well as other members of the Legal Department
• Work directly with outside counsel as needed and manage active litigation matters
• Maintain and update L&E database relating to open litigation and government agency matters
• Manage high volume of e-mails and daily meetings/calls
• Must be able to issue-spot, evaluate risk and provide strategic guidance to HR and business leaders while taking into account both legal and business considerations
• Must be able to collaborate with HR and the business leaders to build broad-based support and persuade others
• Must ensure that internal clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed internal client expectations
• Must proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current L&E laws and best practices
• Must proactively identify legal trends and propose ways to respond
• Assist in employment compliance matters by helping develop policies, processes, and training regarding employment law requirements
• Provide legal guidance and ensure compliance with developments and changes to applicable federal, state, and law employment laws

• Targeting individuals with a J.D. and 5+ years of Labor & Employment experience, highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Law firm or corporate legal department experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience supporting physicians or physician-offices in the healthcare space (preferred not required)

$125,400 - $161,010

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Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

11/31/2026

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and…