Assistant General Counsel, Litigation & Employment
Seattle Children's Hospital See More Job Openings by This Employer
Responsible for providing complex legal advice, consultation, and policy analysis and interpretation in numerous areas of law and policy, including dispute management/resolution and employment law. Functions at a level of skill, knowledge, and judgment that permits independent action, subject to oversight by the Deputy General Counsel. Manages external counsel in all phases of complex litigation (e.g., commercial & employment). Oversees discovery and other in-house aspects of litigation (e.g., litigation holds, managing witness interviews, and internal communications) in collaboration with other members of the Legal Team and external counsel. Advises on and directs employee workplace investigations and manages employer response to workforce member discrimination charges. Prepares written opinions and guidance for executive management team and key leaders. Maintains current knowledge of legal developments in relevant areas of practice, existing and proposed state and federal regulations and other matters of interest to the organization and advises management of impact and compliance strategies.
This position will have a hybrid work schedule (on-site and remote work).
Required Education and Experience
- JD from ABA accredited law school.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, public or private law firm setting.
Required Credentials
- JD from ABA accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in the State of Washington (required by start date).
Preferred
- Experience in a major law firm or in-house experience in a large, complex organization.
- Experience working in a health care setting.
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Compensation Range
$202,917.00 - $304,375.00 per yearSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals – for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America’s best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
- $202,917 - $304,375/year
