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Job Title: In-House Counsel (Employment & Labor)
Location: In Person, Palm Beach
Employment Type: Full Time
About Us
We are an established treatment center organization operating across multiple states, including Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Oklahoma. We are committed to providing high-quality care while maintaining full compliance with evolving employment and labor regulations.
We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our ongoing operations and help us navigate the complexities of multi-state corporate management, employment matters, and compliance.
Position Summary
The In-House Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor for the organization on corporate legal matters, including contracts, real estate, employment, labor, and compliance across our multi-state operations.
This role will work closely with executive leadership, HR, and operational teams to support contract and lease negotiations through completion, ensure compliance, reduce risk, and help maintain a trusted, compliant workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively negotiate, draft, and review enforceable contracts and lease agreements in line with the company’s needs
- Monitor and manage any litigation arising out of a contract or leasing dispute
- Provide legal counsel on federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, with a focus on FL, AZ, NV, WA, and OK
- Advise on employee relations issues, including discipline, terminations, accommodations, and workplace investigations
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, leave requirements, and workplace safety regulations across all operating states
- Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and agreements to reflect multi-state requirements
- Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, claims, and agency charges (e.g., EEOC, DOL, and applicable state agencies)
- Partner with HR to develop compliant and practical policies and training programs
- Monitor legal developments in FL, AZ, NV, WA, and OK and proactively advise leadership on potential impacts for contracting, leasing, and compliance matters
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state (licensure in FL, AZ, NV, WA, or OK strongly preferred; multi-state licensure a plus)
- 5 years of experience in employment and labor law (in-house experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated experience advising organizations operating in multiple states, including FL, AZ, NV, WA, and OK
- Expertise in drafting and reviewing enforceable contracts and lease agreements
- Ability to negotiate on the company’s behalf in both contracting and leasing
- Strong knowledge of federal employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII) and state-specific variations
- Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or regulated industries is highly desirable
- Experience supporting treatment centers, healthcare providers, or similar organizations
- Familiarity with union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, and specific agreement procedures (particularly in states where applicable)
- Background in compliance program development
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000