Labor and Employment Associate General Counsel (San Juan Capistrano)

Position: Labor and Employment Associate General Counsel

Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA

Job Id: 1011

# of Openings: 1

About the Company:

Ensign Services, Inc. (ESI) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 300 facilities in the long-term care continuum which facilities collectively employ over 45,000 employees.

ESI is known as the Service Center and it provides the facilities with necessary back-office support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, legal, risk management, and learning management. This structure allows on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people. We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (CAPLICO) seriously and strive to provide a work experience that proves it!

About the Opportunity:

We currently seek an experienced Labor and Employment Associate General Counsel to serve our healthcare clients. Prior employment and labor law experience is necessary; however, ESI places a very high value on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow, making this an excellent opportunity for the up-and-comer who is willing to work hard to become an indispensable member of our team.

As Associate General Counsel, you will join our outstanding legal/risk/regulatory team and serve as a front-line resource for our facility clients relating to all aspects of employment law.

Responsibilities:

• Legal Counsel: Provide legal advice on employment law issues, including but not limited to employee relations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour laws.
• Collaboration: Work with HR, management, and external legal counsel to address complex employment issues and support company initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks related to employment practices and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Training: Develop and deliver training programs for employees and managers on employment law topics, including labor management relations, anti-harassment, discrimination, and workplace behavior.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with HR to develop, review, and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure they are legally compliant and aligned with company goals.
• Compliance: Help to ensure company policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Stay current on changes in employment law and advise on necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management: Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, including conducting investigations and representing the company and/or our clients in employment-related litigation or administrative (e.g., EEOC or OSHA) proceedings. Will also manage external employment litigation counsel.
• Labor-Management Relations: Provide education and support as needed with managing grievances, negotiating and managing a Collective Bargaining Agreement, union avoidance strategies, and other such traditional labor law matters.

Professional Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law and status of good standing in/with the State Bar where licensed
• Experience: Five to ten years experience in labor and employment law. Skills: Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, traditional labor law and the National Labor Relations Act, single plaintiff and class action litigation, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Attributes: High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Characteristics:

• A servant-leader who thrives on a high-energy and high-accountability environment
• A no-nonsense multi-tasker, who exhibits a high degree of initiative and the ability to cut through complex problems to craft creative, pragmatic and effective solutions
• A disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits, a driving commitment to timeliness, and a strong sense of pride in a job well-done
• An all-around team player who views no task as too large or too small, and who is passionate about the organization, its mission and the people it serves
• A true listener, who displays good judgment, inspires confidence and handles confidential matters with absolute discretion
• A positive and energetic person with a great sense of humor and a strong desire to help others perform and grow

Additional Information:

This full-time, exempt position will be based at one of our Service Centers in California, Arizona, Texas or Utah.

We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes a salary range of between170k - 210K (DOE)andmay be eligible for bonus,medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employees professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Ensign Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment criminal background screening required. #J-18808-Ljbffr