Senior Counsel - and Labor Affairs

Requisition # : 661063

Location :
Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201

Category :
Leadership

Schedule :
Day Shift

Employment Type

:
Full Time

Remote :
Work from Home

The Senior Counsel is responsible for the provision of legal advice regarding various legal matters of The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation ("JHHS") and its affiliates. It includes responsibility for the interpretation of laws and regulations specific to assigned practice group. This position also assists the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, as needed. Success in the position requires the recognition and understanding of relevant legal principles and restrictions, as well as the ability to understand, articulate, and incorporate strategic and tactical considerations which are consistent with and further the interests of JHHS and its tri‑part mission.

The Employment and Labor Affairs Practice Group provides legal advice and opinions to The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation and its affiliates. Overall responsibilities are to inform clients of rights and obligations under employment and labor laws; monitor, review, and comment on proposed legislation; review and draft policies and procedures; negotiate, review and draft various types of agreements; develop and facilitate training;

represent clients before governmental agencies, in court, or during arbitration proceedings; lead, facilitate or serve on multidisciplinary committees; develop strategic positions and review or propose courses of action; manage union avoidance activities in coordination with local labor relations offices. Senior Counsel is also responsible for advancing the professional development of practice group members.

• Representing clients before various local, state and federal regulatory agencies regarding administrative charges or complaints filed by employees.
• Developing and providing training to human resources staff, management and executives regarding compliance with all employment and labor laws, including but not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans With Disability Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as other laws impacting corporate employers.
• Drafting and negotiating severance, settlement, non‑compete, non‑disclosure, non‑solicitation and other agreements.
• Reviewing, drafting and updating human resources and other corporate policies and procedures.
• Directing and reviewing all internal investigations of alleged violations of fair employment laws and all investigatory reports.
• Participating in the internal investigation resolution committee and overseeing follow‑up with committee recommendations.
• Providing legal opinions and guidance to insure clients understand obligations they must meet to comply with labor and employment‑related laws and regulations.
• Reviewing and drafting proposed legislation.
• Advising clients concerning compliance with their collective bargaining agreements.
• Preparing clients to testify at depositions and before administrative agencies.
• Representing clients at arbitrations and in court litigation.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Continuing legal education involving legal seminars, review and study of legal periodicals and review of judicial decisions and legislative enactments and pronouncements.
• Ten (10) years of related or relevant experience, including seven (7) years of legal practice as a licensed attorney. Of the total experience, five (5) years should include demonstrated leadership responsibilities such as managing projects, assigning work or leading teams.
• Member in good standing of the Maryland Bar or other jurisdiction and eligible to become licensed to practice in Maryland or Florida.
• Employment, labor or HR experience of the health care industry or health services administration preferred.

$220,000 - $300,000 per year. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community and engage in equitable health care delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.