Children's National Medical Center
Employment Counsel
Children's National Medical Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Job Description - Employment Counsel (250002NE)
Employment Counsel - ( 250002NE )
Overview
The Employment Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment and labor-related matters within Children's National. This position will be responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of employment matters, including but not limited to employee relations, terminations, separations, pre-litigation strategy, EEOC and other agency complaints, workers' compensation issues, labor disputes, and employment litigation. As a key member of the Office of the General Counsel, the Employment Counsel will provide strategic advice and practical guidance to HR leadership, executive management, and clinical and administrative departments. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to employment law in a highly regulated and dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, and separations. Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership. Represent the healthcare system in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, state human rights agencies, and other regulatory bodies. Advise on and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, IRS and ERISA. Partner with Human Resources and organizational leaders on employee relations issues and workplace investigations, providing risk assessments and legal recommendations. In consultation with outside counsel, provide guidance on labor relations, including collective bargaining issues, grievances, and union-related matters. Oversee or advise on workers’ compensation matters in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance. Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff. Stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the healthcare system’s operations. Provide guidance on all matters related to, and stay abreast of developments in, all relevant payroll and benefit regulations. Serve as co-chair benefit plan appeal process. The Employment Lawyer may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by the General Counsel or other senior leadership. These duties will be within the scope of the employee’s professional capabilities and consistent with the overall responsibilities of the role. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to, assisting with cross-functional legal projects, contract review, advising on emerging legal issues affecting the organization, supporting internal investigations, or participating in compliance training initiatives. Flexibility and a proactive approach to evolving business and legal needs are essential. Qualifications
Minimum Education Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on employment and labor matters (Required); 7 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on employment and labor matters (Preferred); 5 years advising corporate clients (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of a State Bar (ability to obtain in-house counsel registration if required); minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on employment and labor matters; significant experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency matters; in-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws; healthcare industry experience preferred; strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; commitment to integrity and professionalism; experience with unionized environments and labor negotiations; familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, credentialing issues, medical staff bylaws); experience managing external counsel and legal budgets. Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed to practice law; member of a state bar in good standing, preferable in DC, MD or VA (Required). Functional Accountabilities
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, and separations. Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership. Represent the healthcare system in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, state human rights agencies, and other regulatory bodies. Advise on and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, IRS and ERISA. Partner with Human Resources and organizational leaders on employee relations issues and workplace investigations, providing risk assessments and legal recommendations. In consultation with outside counsel, provide guidance on labor relations, including collective bargaining issues, grievances, and union-related matters. Oversee or advise on workers’ compensation matters in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance. Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff. Stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the healthcare system’s operations. Provide guidance on all matters related to, and stay abreast of developments in, all relevant payroll and benefit regulations. Respectful handling of co-chair responsibilities for benefit plans. Locations
Primary Location: Maryland-Silver Spring Work Locations: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910 Job Job: Non-Clinical Professional Organization Organization: Legal Position Status: Regular - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 8:00 - 5:00 Job Posting: Sep 29, 2025, 3:21:17 PM Full-Time Salary Range: 129355.2 - 215612.8 Know Your Rights and pay transparency statements are available here. Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer; it evaluates qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment. The organization maintains a drug-free workplace policy, and may enforce restrictions on marijuana use where applicable.
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The Employment Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment and labor-related matters within Children's National. This position will be responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of employment matters, including but not limited to employee relations, terminations, separations, pre-litigation strategy, EEOC and other agency complaints, workers' compensation issues, labor disputes, and employment litigation. As a key member of the Office of the General Counsel, the Employment Counsel will provide strategic advice and practical guidance to HR leadership, executive management, and clinical and administrative departments. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to employment law in a highly regulated and dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, and separations. Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership. Represent the healthcare system in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, state human rights agencies, and other regulatory bodies. Advise on and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, IRS and ERISA. Partner with Human Resources and organizational leaders on employee relations issues and workplace investigations, providing risk assessments and legal recommendations. In consultation with outside counsel, provide guidance on labor relations, including collective bargaining issues, grievances, and union-related matters. Oversee or advise on workers’ compensation matters in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance. Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff. Stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the healthcare system’s operations. Provide guidance on all matters related to, and stay abreast of developments in, all relevant payroll and benefit regulations. Serve as co-chair benefit plan appeal process. The Employment Lawyer may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by the General Counsel or other senior leadership. These duties will be within the scope of the employee’s professional capabilities and consistent with the overall responsibilities of the role. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to, assisting with cross-functional legal projects, contract review, advising on emerging legal issues affecting the organization, supporting internal investigations, or participating in compliance training initiatives. Flexibility and a proactive approach to evolving business and legal needs are essential. Qualifications
Minimum Education Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on employment and labor matters (Required); 7 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on employment and labor matters (Preferred); 5 years advising corporate clients (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of a State Bar (ability to obtain in-house counsel registration if required); minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on employment and labor matters; significant experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency matters; in-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws; healthcare industry experience preferred; strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; commitment to integrity and professionalism; experience with unionized environments and labor negotiations; familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, credentialing issues, medical staff bylaws); experience managing external counsel and legal budgets. Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed to practice law; member of a state bar in good standing, preferable in DC, MD or VA (Required). Functional Accountabilities
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, and separations. Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership. Represent the healthcare system in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, state human rights agencies, and other regulatory bodies. Advise on and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA, IRS and ERISA. Partner with Human Resources and organizational leaders on employee relations issues and workplace investigations, providing risk assessments and legal recommendations. In consultation with outside counsel, provide guidance on labor relations, including collective bargaining issues, grievances, and union-related matters. Oversee or advise on workers’ compensation matters in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance. Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff. Stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the healthcare system’s operations. Provide guidance on all matters related to, and stay abreast of developments in, all relevant payroll and benefit regulations. Respectful handling of co-chair responsibilities for benefit plans. Locations
Primary Location: Maryland-Silver Spring Work Locations: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910 Job Job: Non-Clinical Professional Organization Organization: Legal Position Status: Regular - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 8:00 - 5:00 Job Posting: Sep 29, 2025, 3:21:17 PM Full-Time Salary Range: 129355.2 - 215612.8 Know Your Rights and pay transparency statements are available here. Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer; it evaluates qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment. The organization maintains a drug-free workplace policy, and may enforce restrictions on marijuana use where applicable.
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