Associate General Counsel-Employment Law

• Ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, minimizing legal exposure.
• Reduce employment-related litigation by implementing proactive legal strategies and resolving disputes effectively.
• Develop and oversee employment-related policies and procedures that meet legal standards while aligning with company culture.
• Conduct internal investigations and provide actionable recommendations within agreed-upon timelines.
• Lead wage and hour practice audits to ensure compliance with the FLSA, applicable state laws, including with respect to exempt/non-exempt classification, worker/independent contractor classification, administration of compensation programs, and timekeeping and payroll practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Human Resources and executive leadership, delivering timely and practical legal guidance.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of employment law & benefits matters, included by not limited to employee relations issues, leaves of absence, accommodations, employee benefits plans, health & welfare plans, and retirement plans.
• Enhance company decision-making by providing clear, risk-balanced legal advice that enables business growth.
• Lead training initiatives that increase management's understanding of employment laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop, review, revise and implement company policies, procedures, guidelines and programs related to employment law, employee benefits, leaves of absence, and compensation to ensure alignment with best practices and legal requirements. Review and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
• Improve workplace policies to enhance employee engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen compliance.
• Monitor and implement changes in employment law that impact the business, ensuring timely updates to company policies.
• Successfully resolve employment disputes pre-litigation through mediation, negotiation, or policy adjustments.
• Lead the company's response to employment-related claims, partnering with external counsel when necessary.
• Manage employment-related litigation with a focus on minimizing financial and reputational risks.
• Support DEI initiatives by ensuring employment practices foster a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Advise on diversity-related legal matters and implement policies that promote equal opportunity.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensure/Certifications: Active bar membership to practice law in Ohio.
• 15+ years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department; in-house counsel legal experience preferred.
• Proven track record of successful employment litigation management and compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, NLRA, etc.).
• Significant ability to provide pragmatic, solution oriented day-to-day advice and counseling on a broad range of issues to balance business impact, legal risk and budgetary constraints.
• Client-focused business acumen with collaborative approach to problem-solving with stakeholders to develop strong processes to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws while maintaining cultural integrity and balancing business needs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred.
• Strong administrative/technical skills; Comfort working on a PC using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), IM/video conferencing (Teams & Zoom), and telephones efficiently.
• A high degree of personal accountability and trustworthiness, a commitment to working within Quantum Health's policies, values and ethics, and to protecting the sensitive data entrusted to us.

What's in it for you

• Compensation: Competitive base and incentive compensation
• Coverage: Health, vision and dental featuring our best-in-class healthcare navigation services, along with life insurance, legal and identity protection, adoption assistance, EAP, Teladoc services and more.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and full vesting on day one.
  
• Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays, parental leave, volunteer days, paid sabbaticals, and more.
• Development: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, certification/continuing education reimbursement, discounted higher education partnerships, paid trainings and leadership development.
• Culture: Recognition as a Best Place to Work for 15+ years, dedication to diversity, philanthropy and sustainability, and people-first values that drive every decision.
• Environment: A modern workplace with a casual dress code, open floor plans, full-service dining, free snacks and drinks, complimentary 24/7 fitness center with group classes, outdoor walking paths, game room, notary and dry-cleaning services and more!

What you should know

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• Process: Application > Phone Screen > Online Assessment(s) > Interview(s) > Offer > Background Check.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Quantum Health welcomes everyone. We value our diverse team and suppliers, we're committed to empowering our ERGs, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer .
• Tobacco-Free Campus: To further enable the health and wellbeing of our associates and community, Quantum Health maintains a tobacco-free environment. The use of all types of tobacco products is prohibited in all company facilities and on all company grounds.
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• Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing future basis without requiring sponsorship.
• Agencies: Quantum Health does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from third-parties. Absent a signed MSA and request/approval from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specific requisition, we will not approve payment to any third party.

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