Additional responsibilities will include training sessions on relevant legal matters, monitoring current legal developments related to areas of responsibility as assigned by the General Counsel.
Review and advise with respect to claims and enforcement of employment agreements and restrictive covenants, compensation documents, severance plans, and applicable procedures.
Assist with the periodic review and update of onboarding documents for new employees, including offer letters, employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.
Assist with the periodic review of employee benefit plan documents and other benefit contracts as needed
Advise HR team on matters relating to new hires, transfers, and terminations of employees and with respect to temporary and contract labor, including background check process
Participate in the review and maintenance of the company's Employment Policies and other related documents
Advise HR team on management of contingent labor and independent contractor programs.
Advise HR team of new laws, pending legislation or other compliance matters as they arise
Mergers & acquisitions experience, including transaction diligence and employee integration
Aide in the oversight of HR compliance program
Litigation support, including handling all labor and employment disputes that arise company-wide and in multiple jurisdictions, including EEOC complaints, wage and hour disputes, FMLA/ADA matters, and wrongful termination
Consult with other members of the legal team on employment, labor, and compliance matters as they arise.
Manage matters related to offshore labor and visas
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Years of Applicable Experience - 10 or more years Education:
Juris Doctorate (Required)
Required Certifications/Licensing
Active Member of a State Bar
Requirements
Experience providing employment advices & counsel for white collar workforces
Education:
JD with strong academic credentials
Additional Job Requirements:
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats .
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space
Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US
Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k retirement program
Paid time off
Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Premier at a glance:
Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock options
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