SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL, Dallas, TX

Position Summary:

The Senior Managing Counsel has responsibility for providing legal advise primarily focused on employment related issues, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, OSHA and similar subjects. He/she will oversee and manage employment related litigation conducted by outside counsel. He/she will also be required to give training presentations to hospital personnel from time-to-time on legal issues that pertain to compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Some specific duties include the following:

• Provide advise and counsel to HR and business leaders on a full spectrum of employment law.
• Training and policy review
• Other duties are assigned, including support on business litigation, immigration and benefits matters.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of ten years of experience in employment law is required. Prior large law firm, healthcare and litigation experience is highly preferred.

Personal Attributes

• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies and to deliver high quality written and verbal presentations. Astute interpersonal, public relations and negotiating skills.
• An individual of highest personal and professional integrity, principle and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices.
• This individual must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be extremely responsive to all constituents. He/she should also have the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including top executives and outside counsel. This position will involve handling confidential matters requiring the exercise of good judgment and discretion.

Education/Certifications
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA Accredited Law School is required and fully qualified to practice in the State of Texas.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.