Description:

This role has a reporting relationship to the Senior Associate General Counsel, and SVP General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (“General Counsel”). The Associate General Counsel – Labor and Employment Litigation Management, Student Service Attorney (“Associate General Counsel”) plays a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the administrative and business operations of A Medical School and the faculty practice plan, A Medical School Healthcare. The responsibilities of the Associate General Counsel include supporting multiple business units by providing legal services as outlined below. Also, the responsibilities for the Associate General Counsel include assisting with the management of outside counsel. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in litigation with a focus on labor and employment law, have exceptionally strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, and be able to work independently and collaboratively.

Primary Responsibilities:
Under the management and supervision of the Senior Associate General Counsel and the General Counsel, the responsibilities of the Associate General Counsel will include but not be limited to functioning in the following areas:

Labor and Employment Litigation Management

Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on employment laws to include but not be limited to Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Rehab Act Section 504, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, Equal Pay Act, Wage and Hour Laws, Workers Compensation, COBRA
Conduct legal review of draft employment-related agreements, to include but not be limited to severance, separation, restrictive covenant, retention, and other employment-related agreements
Monitor new laws, regulations and decisions affecting the substantive legal areas above and provide strategic advice to company leadership
Institution wide training events on employment law, litigation, and compliance related matters
Conduct legal review of employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and related integration efforts
Assist with the support strategic HR projects, pay equity analysis, and employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and outsourcing.
Conduct legal review of Institution's responses to demand letters, agency matters, government-initiated inquiries, and relevant audits
Manage relationships and costs with outside counsel handling employment litigation and advisory matters
Partner with outside counsel in the drafting of and/or review of documents, including correspondence with opposing counsel, EEO position statements, mediation statements, and pleadings
Respond to or assist outside counsel with responding to inquiries, charges, or complaints registered by or with external regulatory and law enforcement agencies, to include: conducting or assisting with internal investigations; marshalling evidence for reports, investigative responses, and discovery; and assisting in the development and articulation of Institution positions and responses in consultation with the General Counsel, Senior Associate General Counsel and other appropriate Institution administrators

Student Affairs/Services Advisement

Conduct legal research and provide memo or advisement on issues that intersect with federal laws to include but not be limited to FERPA, Title VI, Title IX, ADA, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, FHA, HUD
Provide Institution's Office of Student Affairs with relevel legal updates and advisory service on questions of law or compliance
Provide Institution's Office of Admissions with relevel legal updates and advisory service on questions of law or compliance
Provide Institution's Office of Financial Aid with relevel legal updates and advisory service on questions of law or compliance
Provide Institution's Office of Institutional Advancement with relevant legal updates and advisory service in relation to scholarships, fellowships, endowments
Support training events on legal requirements or updates relevant to academic programs and activities

Management of Non-Party Request

Prepare written responses to document requests such as subpoenas, discovery, requests including preparing search terms for electronic searches and reviewing documents for redaction
Defend Non-Party Depositions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skilled legal professional with 10+ years of experience and a track record of success
Experience in litigation with a focus on labor and employment law
Experience with dispute resolution
Expert in leading overall business operations by providing legal guidance to leadership responsible for developing strategic relationships and execution of institution wide goals
Experience motivating and leading a team
High degree of accuracy, good judgement, and decision-making
Demonstrated record of integrity and accountability
Demonstrated communication skills that include excellent organizational, people skills, and strong verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work in a high-volume environment
Excellent time management skills and organizational abilities
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters appropriately
Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office programs
Familiarity with BoardEffect (Board Portal) and Agiloft (Contract Lifecycle Management System)

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with Georgia State Bar Association
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on healthcare law, business law, or a related field
In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and industry standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an academic medical center or healthcare institution.
Background to include some experience in the areas of corporate governance and transactional work.
Prior experience providing corporate client(s) legal counsel in the areas of compliance with federal and state and labor and employment laws.
Prior experience providing academic institution legal counsel in the areas of compliance with federal laws pertaining to include but not be limited to Title IV of Higher Education Act, Americans with Disabilities Acts, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, Title IX and Affirmative Action.