System Director, Associate Counsel, Labor & Employment

DescriptionSummary: The Associate Counsel works independently at law firm mid-to-senior associate level with significant labor, employment and employee benefit experience. Some understanding of health care operations and/or business would be preferred. The Associate Counsel should have knowledge to effectively manage matters arising in areas of law relating to labor, employment, employee benefits and related litigation. Specific areas of required expertise include federal and state employment regulation and anti-discrimination laws; wage and hour laws; occupational injury; the Employee Retirements Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), including applicable exemptions; National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules and regulations; state non-competition laws; antitrust; litigation, investigations; negotiation and dispute resolution. The counsel must have or develop strong working knowledge of labor and employment laws (including employee benefit laws) as they apply in non-profit and healthcare settings, The Associate Counsel may work with other attorneys in the Legal department on matters relating to clinical peer review involving employees, HIPAA privacy and security regulations, Affirmative Action Plans and self-disclosures and responses to governmental investigations in connection with compliance issues relating to labor and employment matters. The Associate Counsel should demonstrate initiative and be capable of independent thinking, and provide customer service that is timely, professional, and courteous. The Associate Counsel may serve as an initial contact attorney for designated entities. The Associate Counsel must be able to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and in teamwork with members of the Legal Department and other CHRISTUS staff to achieve results. Education/Skills: Juris Doctor degreeThorough knowledge of all labor and employment laws and regulationsExcellent fundamental writing and analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work directly and communicate verbally and in writing with internal clients on multiple complex operations and transactions.Ability to promptly and efficiently review, analyze and apply large amounts of information pertaining to such operations and transactions.Ability to communicate with and provide support to VP Associate General Counsels, Human Resources and work as a cooperative team member. Experience: Four or more years in a law firm or in-house setting practicing labor and employment law. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Unrestricted license to practice law in Texas or Louisiana; benefit if both. EEO is the law - click below for more information:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925. Additional Information: - Specialty: Administration & Executive - Location: 5101 North O Connor BoulevardIrving, Texas 75039 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.