ABOUT ECU HEALTH

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
ECU Health is seeking an attorney with exceptional legal qualifications and a commitment to our mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina to join our in-house legal department as Associate General Counsel. The successful candidate must possess strong analytical ability and oral and written communications skills; be willing to collaborate with others; exercise sound judgement and apply a practical approach to solving a wide range of legal and policy issues; and be able to demonstrate leadership ability and be able to self-direct.
The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance on a broad range of matters, which may include:
Providing advice and counsel on matters relating to labor and employment law, including compensation and benefits, EEO, FMLA, ADA, DOL, and state-specific regulations.
Assisting with internal investigations, assisting with responses to investigations and inquires from external regulatory and/or accreditation agencies, such as OSHA, DHHS, KOL, EEO, and the Joint Commission, advising on subpoenas, handling workers’ compensation claims and administrative hearings, and consulting with outside counsel on litigation matters.
Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
Providing legal support for HR, compensation, and benefits for matters throughout the employee lifecycle, including matters related to new hires and departing individuals.
Drafting workplace policies.
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, separation agreements, and other employment-related documents.
Maintaining awareness of laws and regulations and staying current with changes, developments, and practices that may affect health care systems.
Preparing and delivering education programs on employment law topics.
Conducting legal research and analysis to support clients needs.
Ability to provide clear, actionable advice to employers on compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
Coordinating activities and collaborating with other members of the Legal Department, fostering a positive, team-oriented working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctorate is required.
• 3 - 4 years experience is required.

Other Information

• 36 hours a week
• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Hybrid: Will be required to work 25% to 45 % on-site
• Required to work On-Call
• Great Benefits

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General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint

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