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Senior Vice President, Chief Labor/Employment Counsel at Providence St. Joseph Health Role Under guidance of the Division Sr. Labor/Employment Counsel, and in coordination with other Labor/Employment Attorneys, the Vice President – Senior Labor and Employment Counsel serves as labor and employment counsel to employers throughout the Providence system, providing representation and day‑to‑day advice in all aspects of labor and employment matters and related litigation. The role emphasizes representing employers in traditional labor matters, such as serving as the spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations, handling organizing issues from the pre‑petition stage through post‑election procedures, litigation before the NLRB, arbitrations and complex grievances, and representing employers before the EEOC, DOL, state agencies, NLRB and other administrative forums. The counsel also advises on labor relations strategies, communications, educational programs, and litigation management. Candidates must be located in either the Seattle, WA or Portland, OR markets.
Essential Function
The attorney must have strong written and verbal communication skills, deliver on commitments, and integrate multiple approaches and initiatives. The attorney must be relationship‑driven and perform all duties in a manner that promotes a team concept and reflects the Providence Mission and Core Values. Provides legal analysis, strategic advice and counsel to each Providence employer on labor and employment matters.
Serves as chief spokesperson in labor contract negotiations in the assigned service area(s) and across the system as necessary, with overall responsibility for developing and executing labor strategy in partnership with HR leaders, chief executives, and managers.
Represents employers in the Providence system in labor arbitrations and administrative agency investigations and proceedings, such as, but not limited to, before the NLRB.
Actively participates in providing regular and timely legal information as a continuing educational resource for Providence facilities, including developing presentation materials, delivering presentations, and writing summaries regarding labor and employment regulatory and legal changes affecting employers.
Provides research, technical support and drafts legal opinions on complex legal issues.
Responds to administrative agencies, demand letters and other claims.
Partners with teammates to manage and coordinate relationships with outside counsel on employment litigation to meet organizational goals in a cost‑effective manner. Assesses best case strategy, need for settlement on litigation, guides outside counsel, and supervises their work. Provides advice directly to client regarding litigation management.
Works with HR Business Partners and leaders to improve investigatory processes and outcomes, and takes proactive steps to mitigate risk.
Collaborates with multi‑disciplinary system and regional leaders on communication and corporate campaign efforts.
Advises Providence employers regarding issues arising from merger/acquisition due diligence.
Coordinates contract preparation and strategy development, and consults and provides expert advice on labor relations to organizational leaders and managers.
Develops relationships with and serves as contact with labor unions on specific contracts.
Develops relationships with and serves as contact with the NLRB and other government agencies.
Designs and sponsors management labor education, incorporating Catholic social teachings where appropriate. Works with HR leadership to develop specific curriculum and course materials.
Keeps clients updated on labor legislation, labor market conditions, and union practices.
Develops content for a privileged resource website available for HR leaders.
Reviews labor relations communication plans for legal compliance, and works with internal resources to prepare and implement timely and effective communications with employees, managers, and senior leadership.
Participates and represents Providence in labor relations forums and professional associations.
Collaborates with Providence leaders and other DLA attorneys as appropriate.
Keeps HR leadership team and other HR leaders updated on relevant emerging issues.
Effectively collaborates with key HR leaders and chief executives to support operational and organizational goals and objectives. Maintains clarity of the appropriate role of legal counsel within operational units. Supports ongoing effective labor communications and manages labor relations and legal compliance in a manner that is congruent with Providence Mission, Core Values, and Catholic Social Teachings on labor.
Remains current and knowledgeable with respect to labor/employment law, particularly issues affecting health care.
Performs routine and complex work assignments independently.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the State Bar of Oregon or Washington is preferred.
Extensive experience (generally more than 10 years) in practicing employment litigation and labor law, with in‑depth knowledge of the NLRA, collective bargaining negotiations and NLRB procedure. Experience as in‑house counsel in a similar role preferred.
License to practice in at least one state, preferably one of the states where Providence operates.
Expert knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining and employment law.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to use adult learning principles.
Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, relationship‑building, critical thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that, regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Senior Vice President, Chief Labor/Employment Counsel at Providence St. Joseph Health Role Under guidance of the Division Sr. Labor/Employment Counsel, and in coordination with other Labor/Employment Attorneys, the Vice President – Senior Labor and Employment Counsel serves as labor and employment counsel to employers throughout the Providence system, providing representation and day‑to‑day advice in all aspects of labor and employment matters and related litigation. The role emphasizes representing employers in traditional labor matters, such as serving as the spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations, handling organizing issues from the pre‑petition stage through post‑election procedures, litigation before the NLRB, arbitrations and complex grievances, and representing employers before the EEOC, DOL, state agencies, NLRB and other administrative forums. The counsel also advises on labor relations strategies, communications, educational programs, and litigation management. Candidates must be located in either the Seattle, WA or Portland, OR markets.
Essential Function
The attorney must have strong written and verbal communication skills, deliver on commitments, and integrate multiple approaches and initiatives. The attorney must be relationship‑driven and perform all duties in a manner that promotes a team concept and reflects the Providence Mission and Core Values. Provides legal analysis, strategic advice and counsel to each Providence employer on labor and employment matters.
Serves as chief spokesperson in labor contract negotiations in the assigned service area(s) and across the system as necessary, with overall responsibility for developing and executing labor strategy in partnership with HR leaders, chief executives, and managers.
Represents employers in the Providence system in labor arbitrations and administrative agency investigations and proceedings, such as, but not limited to, before the NLRB.
Actively participates in providing regular and timely legal information as a continuing educational resource for Providence facilities, including developing presentation materials, delivering presentations, and writing summaries regarding labor and employment regulatory and legal changes affecting employers.
Provides research, technical support and drafts legal opinions on complex legal issues.
Responds to administrative agencies, demand letters and other claims.
Partners with teammates to manage and coordinate relationships with outside counsel on employment litigation to meet organizational goals in a cost‑effective manner. Assesses best case strategy, need for settlement on litigation, guides outside counsel, and supervises their work. Provides advice directly to client regarding litigation management.
Works with HR Business Partners and leaders to improve investigatory processes and outcomes, and takes proactive steps to mitigate risk.
Collaborates with multi‑disciplinary system and regional leaders on communication and corporate campaign efforts.
Advises Providence employers regarding issues arising from merger/acquisition due diligence.
Coordinates contract preparation and strategy development, and consults and provides expert advice on labor relations to organizational leaders and managers.
Develops relationships with and serves as contact with labor unions on specific contracts.
Develops relationships with and serves as contact with the NLRB and other government agencies.
Designs and sponsors management labor education, incorporating Catholic social teachings where appropriate. Works with HR leadership to develop specific curriculum and course materials.
Keeps clients updated on labor legislation, labor market conditions, and union practices.
Develops content for a privileged resource website available for HR leaders.
Reviews labor relations communication plans for legal compliance, and works with internal resources to prepare and implement timely and effective communications with employees, managers, and senior leadership.
Participates and represents Providence in labor relations forums and professional associations.
Collaborates with Providence leaders and other DLA attorneys as appropriate.
Keeps HR leadership team and other HR leaders updated on relevant emerging issues.
Effectively collaborates with key HR leaders and chief executives to support operational and organizational goals and objectives. Maintains clarity of the appropriate role of legal counsel within operational units. Supports ongoing effective labor communications and manages labor relations and legal compliance in a manner that is congruent with Providence Mission, Core Values, and Catholic Social Teachings on labor.
Remains current and knowledgeable with respect to labor/employment law, particularly issues affecting health care.
Performs routine and complex work assignments independently.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the State Bar of Oregon or Washington is preferred.
Extensive experience (generally more than 10 years) in practicing employment litigation and labor law, with in‑depth knowledge of the NLRA, collective bargaining negotiations and NLRB procedure. Experience as in‑house counsel in a similar role preferred.
License to practice in at least one state, preferably one of the states where Providence operates.
Expert knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining and employment law.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to use adult learning principles.
Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, relationship‑building, critical thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that, regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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