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Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment & Litigation

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar, eligible to practice in California., 8+ years of legal experience in employment counseling and litigation, preferably in high-growth or healthcare environments., Deep expertise in federal, state, and local employment laws, including compliance and employee relations., Strong litigation management skills and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to senior leadership..

Key responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor on all human resources and employment-related matters across the company.
  • Counsel senior management on employment and labor law issues, balancing business needs with risk mitigation.
  • Manage all aspects of employment litigation and internal investigations, including strategy and resolution.
  • Develop and implement company-wide policies to ensure compliance with employment regulations.

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Included Health Large http://www.includedhealth.com
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

Included Health is seeking a solutions-oriented Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment & Litigation to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role is critical to supporting our rapid growth by providing strategic and practical advice on employment-related matters across the organization. In this role you will be responsible for counseling on a broad range of employment issues, including labor, compliance, employee relations, policy development, internal investigations, and employment-related aspects of M&A and organizational scaling. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in employment law, particularly in fast-paced, highly regulated environments, and a proven track record of effectively partnering with People, Legal, and executive teams to mitigate risk while enabling business objectives.

Responsibilities:

    • Employment Law Advisory & Strategic Counseling
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor on all human resources and employment-related matters across the company’s business operations.
  • Counsel senior management and team leaders on a broad range of employment and labor law issues, including hiring practices, workplace conduct, accommodations, wage and hour compliance (Fair Labor Standards Act), benefits, separations, employee relations, and M&A-related employment issues, all while appropriately balancing business needs and risk mitigation.
  • Advise on the employment law implications of organizational changes, corporate structure, and business strategy.
  • Provide legal guidance on employee benefits and compensation structures.

    • Litigation & Dispute Management
  • Manage all aspects of employment, medical malpractice and other commercial litigation, arbitration, and internal investigations, including overseeing strategy, discovery, and resolution.
  • Respond to and draft legal correspondence, including communications with federal and state agencies and correspondence from attorneys and other relevant parties.
  • Represent the company before government/administrative agencies in matters involving discrimination, wage disputes, and other employment claims, and in response to threatened claims.
  • Represent company employees in licensing boards and similar administrative matters.
  • Develop and implement litigation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

    • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation 
  • Monitor and analyze legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments affecting employment law.
  • Develop and implement company-wide policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risk.
  • Facilitate responses to regulatory complaints and inquiries.
  • Assist in developing internal processes to ensure continued compliance with evolving employment regulations and standards.

    • Outside Counsel & Legal Team Management
  • Lead and supervise external employment counsel and other legal professionals to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal support.
  • Manage outside counsel budgets, forecasts, and reporting related to employment matters.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employment legal matters requiring external legal resources.

    • General Legal Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Provide support for non-employment litigation matters and assist with other general legal issues as needed.
  • Conduct review and administration related to employment agreements and policies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources, Compliance, and other departments to ensure alignment between legal strategy and business objectives.

    • Required Qualifications:
  • A J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; must be eligible to practice law in California (either directly or through in-house registration).
  • 8+ years of legal experience focused primarily on employment counseling and litigation, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience (experience in in-house high-growth and/or healthcare environments is strongly preferred). 
  • Deep expertise in federal, state, and local employment laws, including multi-state compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, wage and hour, and discrimination matters.
  • Strong litigation management skills, including hands-on experience with strategy, case evaluation, agency responses, and resolution of claims across varied forums.
  • Proven ability to deliver clear, practical, and risk-balanced legal advice to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; an ability to distill complex legal issues.
  • Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking, with a proactive approach to risk management and issue spotting aligned with business objectives.
  • Experience managing external counsel and legal staff, including budgeting, performance oversight, and matter coordination.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across legal, human resources, and business teams. 
  • Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, balancing high-volume, high-risk and lower-value matters efficiently.
  • A low-ego, team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and the company’s mission and values.

    • Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
  • Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location.
  • Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
  • Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment.
  • No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required.
  • Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner.
    • The United States new hire base salary target ranges for this full-time position are:

    $207,000 - 292,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

    This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for candidates based on their respective Zone. Below is additional information on Included Health's commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable compensation practices across our distinct geographic zones.


    Starting base salary for you will depend on several job-related factors, unique to each candidate, which may include education; training; skills; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; our needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and understanding of geographic and market data. Compensation structures and ranges are tailored to each zone's unique market conditions to ensure that all employees receive fair and great compensation package based on their roles and locations. Your Recruiter can share your geographic zone upon inquiry.

    Benefits & Perks:
    In addition to receiving a great compensation package, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following and more: 
    Remote-first culture
    401(k) savings plan through Fidelity
    Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance)
    Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off (“DTO")
    12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leave
    Family Building & Compassionate Leave: Fertility coverage, $25,000 for surrogacy/adoption, and paid leave for failed treatments, adoption or pregnancies.
    Work-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration home office work

    Your recruiter will share more about the salary range and benefits package for your role during the hiring process.

    About Included Health

    Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included. Learn more at includedhealth.com.

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    Included Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included Health considers all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law.

    Required profile

    Experience

    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Hard Skills

    Litigation ManagementCompliance ManagementRisk ManagementEmployment and Labor LawsCross-Functional CollaborationBenefits AdministrationWage And Hour LawsEmployee RelationsBusiness TransformationCase AssessmentEmployee RelationsCounseling TechniquesPolicy DevelopmentInternal InvestigationsProviding Legal AdviceLegal CorrespondenceMedical Practice Experience

    Other Skills

    • Strategic Thinking
    • Business Acumen
    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Social Skills
    • Teamwork
    • Collaboration
    • Problem Solving
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