Principal Employment Law Attorney - General Counsel

Overview

Hoag is seeking a dynamic and strategic Employment Attorney to join our growing Legal team. As Hoag expands, this role minimizes legal risk while supporting a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture. You will act as a trusted advisor to Human Resources and Leadership, providing expert legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters. Your work will influence organizational policies and practices that protect Hoag and its people while enabling innovation and growth across the health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, termination, disciplinary action, workplace accommodations, wage and hour compliance, discrimination, harassment, and labor relations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements including employment contracts, physician agreements, retention agreements, and arbitration agreements.
• Ensure employment documents and policies remain compliant with current laws and reflect organizational strategy and risk posture.
• Conduct internal investigations and provide strategic guidance on employment claims and sensitive personnel issues.
• Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws, and translate them into practical, proactive legal advice.
• Partner closely with HR, hospital administration, and physician leadership to align legal strategies with operational goals.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing workplace policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and specialized legal matters.
• Support organizational compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was ranked among Orange County hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. For more information about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit our site.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people to reach their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

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