Job Description

Do you have experience in Employment Law and want to work for a company that positively impacts the well-being of the individuals it serves? In the Employment Associate General Counsel role, you will contribute to the company’s commitment to serve others by participating in the definition and development of employee relations policies/procedures/programs and providing continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters regarding employee relations.

• Provide day-to-day advice and support to business units concerning all aspects of the employment relationship
• Coordinate and drive completion of employment-related projects
• Provide analysis of proposed and new employment legislation
• Represent the company before federal and state agencies, including preparing position statements on employee relations inquiries, appearing at hearings on behalf of the company, and participating in alternative dispute resolution
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s business/culture to identify trends and anticipate issues to provide practical, business-oriented solutions and long-term strategies
• Provide daily counsel on a diverse variety of labor and employment issues
• Conduct regular training of management on a variety of legal topics
• Minimize legal exposure through a proactive review of existing routines and recommendations of new or revised ones
• Participate in the definition and development of employee relations policies, procedures, and programs; provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters regarding employee relations

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience required, with combined law firm/in-house or work in highly regulated and matrixed organizations preferred
• Admitted to at least one state bar with membership active and in good standing, including the Massachusetts, Minnesota, or California Bar preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business partners in a collaborative environment to achieve business objectives
• Ability to address diverse legal issues with internal customers daily and to analyze and effectively execute on complex investigations
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and advocacy skills
• Must be able to discreetly handle confidential information and data
• A practical, business-based approach to problem-solving

Why Join Us?
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law

The regular working hours for this position can be performed remotely; however, due to current business and employment requirements, we are unable to employ individuals in this role who will be working from Alaska, Hawaii, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington State, or Washington, D.C. Although the role is primarily remote, occasional in-person and related travel is an essential function of this position.