Senior Corporate Counsel - Labor & Employment

Overview

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If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck;

you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to :

• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive, or commission plans.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice and counsel to our Human Resources ("HR") professionals and other business partners throughout the Company regarding labor and employment matters that impact our business.

Drafts, reviews, and revises pleadings, correspondence, administrative responses, contracts, policies, procedures, and other documents relating to legal labor and employment issues.

Represents the Company in labor and employment related matters pending before courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies, as necessary.

• Researches, analyzes, and provides advice and counsel to HR professionals and other internal business partners regarding applicable labor and employment laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• Stays abreast of relevant legal labor and employment developments.
• Handles administrative labor and employment-related matters, including conducting appropriate investigations, responding to charges, responding to requests for information, representing the Company during onsite investigations, and representing the Company during settlement negotiations, mediations, and administrative hearings.
• Investigates and responds to employment related allegations in attorney demand letters.
• Represents the Company in mediations, trials, and arbitrations, as necessary and assigned, including oversight of outside counsel.
• Develops and delivers training to associates and leaders regarding labor and employment related issues.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and other colleagues.
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area, and advises accordingly.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required. Must have minimum of five years of labor and employment law experience in a large law firm setting.

Must have an active license to practice law in the State of Tennessee or be able to be admitted to the State of Tennessee by reciprocity.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Juris Doctor

Management / Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound independent judgment and experience to solve a variety of problems ranging from simple to complex based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a combination of these.

Exercises sound judgment to provide timely and accurate labor and employment advice to Human Resources professionals and others within the Company.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.

Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Excellent time management, communication (written and oral), decision-making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills.

Comfort using Microsoft Office and Windows Operating System required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift : up to 10 pounds
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Requires Travel : Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.