Associate General Counsel - Employment
(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)
Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.
The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring an Associate General Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team at Universal Health Services (UHS). This pivotal role involves identifying and analyzing complex legal matters relating to employment law and labor relations affecting UHS and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will monitor and respond to employment law inquiries, including charges from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor, such as OSHA and wage and hour complaints. You will draft essential legal documents, provide sound recommendations, and ensure company compliance with employment regulations.
Key Responsibilities include:
Participate and provide legal assistance in union organizing campaigns. Some travel may be required to assist with organizing campaigns and attendance at NLRB hearings, as needed
Effectively manages administrative agency charges relating to labor and employment matters, as assigned, as well as other healthcare compliance matters (NRLB, DOL, EEOC, OSHA, OCR and state agencies). Prepare responses to such charges providing relevant information and documentation to defend the company’s positions, as needed. Coordinate and represent the company in mediation efforts when appropriate
Provide advice and counsel, in consultation with the Chief Employment Counsel, to the field in connection with employment issues, including policy implementation and interpretation and advising on operational decisions, pay practices, layoffs and disciplinary decisions
Coordinate issues with outside counsel for employment, litigation, administrative and regulatory matters as needed
Review and/or prepare employment related documents including but not limited to contracts and settlement agreements
Qualifications
Law degree with a minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience in employment and labor law.
Strong knowledge of laws, regulations and issues relative to employment law, labor law, human resource compliance, administrative agency charge processing and a general understanding of the healthcare industry. Background in healthcare strongly preferred
Strong background in legal research and writing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and respond to multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- State bar licensed required
This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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