Legal Counsel Labor and Employment

Job Summary

Provide advice and counseling on a wide range of employment law related issues.

Assist in managing litigation, government agency investigations, and administrative charges.

Partner with the Human Resources team in addressing the labor and employment needs of Medline's various divisions and departments by, among other things, aiding in the interpretation of and compliance with applicable employment-related laws and regulations; handling or assisting in investigation and resolution of internal personnel complaints.

Job Description

• Provide advice and counsel to management and HR professionals on all aspects of day-to-day employment-related matters, including hiring and termination issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants and their enforcement, and employee investigations.

• Manage the drafting and revision of correspondence, separation agreements and internal policies, and other employment related documents.

• Provide legal guidance and support regarding leaves under the FMLA and other statutes. 

• Supervise and direct outside counsel in execution of strategies in employment litigation.

• Be focused and proactive in tracking federal and state laws and regularly update Coworker Services and other appropriate departments with regard to new legislation. Identify trends and plan for risks in the employment area.

• Provide employment law support during acquisitions and similar transactions as required.

• Develop and maintain a complete understanding of company policies and participate in the administration of those policies, and in particular, participating with Human Resources and Compliance in the administration of company policies and handbooks.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.

• At least 4 years of experience providing employment related legal counsel at a law firm or corporation.

• Experience developing legal strategy and tactics for complex, high profile matters.

• Experience providing legal advice to senior executives and other senior leaders.

• Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.

  Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.

• Position requires travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$152,880.00 - $229,320.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.