In-House Counsel (Employment, Corporate & Behavioral Health Compliance)

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services Inc. is seeking a full-time, onsite In-House Counsel to serve as a key legal partner supporting employment law, corporate matters, and behavioral health regulatory compliance within a highly regulated service environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance on California employment and labor laws, including wage and hours, employee classification, leaves, accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with California Labor Code, FEHA, CFRA/FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and applicable healthcare workforce regulations.
• Draft, review, and maintain employee handbooks, HR policies, and operational procedures.
• Advice on behavioral health licensing, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support compliance with HIPAA, privacy laws, and confidentiality standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, clinical service, and partnership agreements.
• Respond to and manage DLSE, EEOC, and CRD (DFEH) matters.
• Partner with executive leadership, HR, and clinical teams to mitigate risk and support ethical operations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 5–8+ years of experience in employment and corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws and healthcare/behavioral health regulations.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services strongly preferred.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and collaborative skills.

Work Environment:

• 100% onsite position.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership, HR, and clinical teams.

Benefits

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services Inc. offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to support a mission-driven organization serving diverse communities.

Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $220,000 – $240,000 annually.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off