Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Closing Date: 20th June, 2026

Description:

General Purpose:
PACS is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and engaged senior-level attorney with significant employment litigation experience who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You will support the Employment Practices Legal team by working closely with the team's leader, Vice President, Corporate Employment Attorney, to build best-in-class in-house litigation processes. You will oversee the team's litigation-focused efforts and manage, with support from other attorneys and support staff, the company's large employment litigation portfolio. This role will be an individual contributor role, but will require engagement with other attorneys and support staff in overseeing their litigation work product. This attorney will also assist the team's leader in identifying trends, data, and risks from the company's litigation portfolio that will be provided to business leaders and the human resources teams to increase workforce compliance, develop and implement policy, and mitigate and prevent employment litigation risk. This attorney will work with internal leadership as well as cross-functionally with other business leaders in pursuit of the team's goals to effectively manage litigation, mitigate employment legal risk, and reduce outside counsel spend.

Essential Duties:
Employment Litigation & Claims

• Manage and support employment-related claims across the United States, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and PAGA matters
• Mentor and oversee work product of other case managers (including both attorneys and paralegals)
• Coordinate with the business to prepare responses to administrative agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner)
• Recommend settlement positions to business and draft pre-litigation position statements and settlement agreements based on business authorization
• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders on pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Risk Mitigation & Advisory

• Provide practical legal advice to HR and business teams on employee relations matters as well as employment practices and policies
• Assist in developing and updating employment-related policies, procedures, and training materials
• Identify trends in claims and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies and partner with leadership in implementing such strategies
• Monitor and advise on developments in federal, state, and local employment laws impacting healthcare and skilled nursing operations.

Outside Counsel & Operations

• Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation matters, including managing deadlines, strategy alignment, and staying within litigation budgets
• Support document preservation, litigation holds, and e-discovery processes
• Maintain organized case files and assist with reporting and tracking of claims
• Provide guidance support as needed to team's Legal Operations specialist

Key Outcomes (12-24 months)
Demonstrate Measurable Reduction in Legal & Employment Risk

• Reduce frequency and severity of employment claims filed against facilities throughout the United States through proactive legal counseling and through support of risk mitigation initiatives set by team leader
• Improve outcomes in wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters by driving early and aggressive settlement
• Identify trends through claims data and partnering with team leader on targeted preventative action plans

Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Alignment

• Build strong credibility and influence across Legal, HR, Operations, and senior leadership, especially with regard to litigation strategy
• Serve as a strategic contributor on sensitive employee matters, organizational changes, and workforce initiatives
• Support a culture of accountability, compliance, and proactive risk management

Drive Cost Control & Litigation Efficiency

• Improve outside counsel management and reduce unnecessary litigation spend through regular communication with outside counsel and enforcing billing guidelines set by legal team leadership
• Increase efficiency in dispute resolution and settlement strategy
• Implement metrics and reporting that provide leadership visibility into employment litigation trends, costs, and exposure
• Work closely with team's Legal Operations specialist to develop SOPs and enhanced processes
• Assist team leader and Legal Operations specialist in developing litigation metrics, reporting, and reserve assessments for senior management and public company reporting obligations

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in state bar within the United States
• Experience litigating employment claims as either plaintiff or defense counsel
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FEHA, wage and hour laws)
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with heavy utilization of LegalTracker
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
• Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong ability for prioritization of multiple competing matters
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• 10+ years of experience

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (typically 6–8 hours per day). Ability to stand or walk around the office environment as needed.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing legal documents, viewing a computer monitor, and extensive reading. Must be able to communicate effectively over the phone, via video conferencing, and in person.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment (copy machines, scanners).
• Minimal physical effort required; occasionally lifting or moving lightweight items such as legal files, laptops, or office supplies (typically up to 10–15 lbs.).
• The role is performed in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with a moderate noise level. It requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress effectively due to competing deadlines and heavy caseloads.

Location: This position will be in-office at PACS Downtown Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah

Join PACS: Elevate Healthcare with Us!

PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide.

If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare!

Join Our Team and Thrive!
At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle.

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