Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company.
With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.
The Vice President, Employment and Litigation will be a key member of the Concentra Legal Team, supporting the Company's labor and employment needs, and managing all litigation for the organization (employment and non-employment). In this role, you will be part of a collegial environment, driving effective employment law processes and practices and serving as a key member of various cross functional teams. The ideal candidate will exhibit a proactive approach to problem solving with an effort to reduce the Company’s risk profile.
Reporting to Concentra’s EVP & Chief Legal Counsel, you will partner with members of our Legal, Human Resources, Operations, Risk & Safety, and Executive teams to provide advice, counsel, and support on a broad range of labor and employment law and litigation matters. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, appropriately balance legal risk with business objectives, drive change, and create effective and relevant presentation and training materials. A practical, business-minded individual would be well-suited for this role.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide proactive and strategic counsel on all labor and employment law matters under federal and state laws where we operate, including those related to wage and hour compliance, payroll, benefits, hiring, performance management, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discipline, terminations, and employee classificationRepresent the company before federal and state government agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), etc.)Monitor federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and case law on employment-related matters pertinent to the company; communicate updates and recommendations as neededAssist the Human Resources Team in various initiatives, and developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training to drive compliance with labor and employment lawsProvide support for or lead internal investigationsCollaborate across the organization to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues and risksDraft, negotiate and update agreements, including arbitration, non-disclosure, restrictive covenants, separation, and settlement agreements as well as independent contractor and vendor agreementsPartner with Human Resources and HRIS leaders to ensure best practices for compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment lawsSupport mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and new site developmentEngage outside counsel to analyze material legal and compliance issuesCollaborate with Concentra’s Compliance Department as appropriate
Litigation Duties:
Manage all litigation matters for the company (employment and non-employment), including hiring and overseeing outside counsel, developing litigation strategies, reviewing all pleadings and other filings, and managing litigation budgetsMaintain status reports on pre-litigation and litigation mattersLead monthly meetings with Legal, Finance and Executive team members to review open litigation mattersManage all aspects of dispute resolution and pre-litigation investigations, including assessing federal and state agency charges and attorney demand letters, and develop strategies to resolve themDraft responses and position statements, respond to information requests, and participate in fact-finding conferences and mediationsManage one or more legal assistantsAssist in the preparation of 10-Q, 10-K and other public company filingsWork closely with the Risk Management teamOccasional travel required, including periodic travel to Dallas, Texas for those working remotely Qualifications Doctorate Degree with Major in lawJ.D. from ABA accredited law schoolMember in good standing of the Texas Bar or another bar association, with the ability to work inhouse in TexasCustomarily has at least seven (7) years or more of related labor and employment law and general litigation experience Must have law firm and in house experience Health care experience preferred (particularly in a multi-state, distributed delivery model) Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic organization preferred Additional DataBenefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchMedical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental PlansLife & Disability InsurancePaid Time Off & Extended Illness Days OfferedColleague Referral Bonus ProgramCommuter BenefitsDependent Care Spending AccountEmployee Discounts
This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
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