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Unified Women's Healthcare
Senior Counsel Employment
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What they do
An Employment Lawyer is a legal professional who works with all legal matters related to employees in the workplace. They are involved in ensuring that the right procedures are used for hiring, managing employee relations, handling disputes between employers and their employees.
$162,758 / year median in Colorado
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman's health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women's health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality. The Senior Counsel Employment provides legal counsel and representation on a broad range of labor and employment law matters. This role partners with Human Resources, business leaders, and senior management to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, mitigate legal risk, support workplace investigations, and manage employment-related litigation and agency matters. Responsibilities Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources and business leaders on a broad range of employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, and employee separations. Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations by interpreting legal requirements, monitoring regulatory developments, and recommending policy, process, and practice enhancements. Draft, review, negotiate, and update employment-related documents, including policies, employee handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other workforce-related documentation. Provide strategic legal counsel on complex employee relations matters, workplace disputes, and organizational challenges, balancing legal risk with practical business considerations. Conduct or oversee sensitive workplace investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ethics violations, misconduct, and other employee concerns, recommending appropriate corrective actions and risk mitigation measures. Manage employment-related litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and agency matters, including responses to EEOC, Department of Labor, and state agency claims, while coordinating with outside counsel as needed. Develop case strategies, assess litigation risk, support settlement negotiations, and implement proactive measures to minimize legal exposure and protect organizational interests. Advise leadership on workforce initiatives and business transactions, including reorganizations, reductions in force, acquisitions, restructurings, and other employment-related impacts, ensuring legal compliance and effective risk management. Partner with Human Resources, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver employment law training, foster compliant workplace practices, and provide proactive guidance supporting strategic workforce and organizational objectives.