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Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!\nThis role owns the day-to-day employment legal function and reports to the Deputy General Counsel. This role requires a practical, business-oriented attorney who can independently manage the full employment docket while building the processes, governance, tracking, and technology that allow the function to deliver better legal service at a lower cost.\nThis role...\nEmployment Practice Leadership\nServes as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources and business leaders on the full range of employment and labor matters, including employee relations, investigations, accommodations, leave, wage and hour, discipline and terminations, reductions in force, and restrictive covenants.\nManages the employment matter portfolio end to end, including agency charges, demand letters, pre-litigation disputes, and settlement strategy, and direct outside counsel on litigated matters.\nDrafts, standardizes, and maintains employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and workplace policies and handbooks across jurisdictions.\nAdvises on executive employment and compensation 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with particular focus on multistate compliance.\nSupports the remediation of legacy HR legal documentation and compliance gaps in partnership with the Deputy General Counsel.\nRisk Management & Insurance\nPartners with Risk and Finance on the corporate insurance program, including EPLI, D&O, fiduciary, and cyber coverage, and support renewals, coverage analysis, notice, and claims management.\nContributes to enterprise risk assessments and reporting, with emphasis on workforce, workplace safety, and conduct-related risk.\nSupports internal investigations and whistleblower and hotline processes.\nCorporate Governance & Board Support\nSupports the Deputy General Counsel on Board of Managers and committee matters, including preparation of materials, resolutions, minutes, and written consents, with particular focus on compensation committee and workforce-related items.\nAssists with entity management and subsidiary governance maintenance.\nEnterprise Initiatives\nProvides legal support on corporate matters and enterprise-wide initiatives as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel.\nSupports workforce aspects of organizational changes, restructurings, and transactions, including diligence and integration planning.\nWe are interested in speaking to individuals with the following...\nJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar required.\nSeven (7) plus years employment law experience, including law firm training and meaningful in-house experience.\nOwnership mindset, with a track record of running a function day to day and driving measurable improvements in performance and cost.\nTrusted partner to Human Resources and business leaders, giving practical, risk-calibrated advice rather than theoretical answers.\nAbility to operate with integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in sensitive employee and executive matters.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly 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employment documentation, policies, and handbooks at scale.\nWorking knowledge of:\nCorporate insurance programs, including EPLI and D&O.\nCorporate governance and Board support.\nEnterprise risk management.\nStrong attention to detail.\nExceptional judgment, business acumen, and communication skills.\nSalary: $159,900 - $210,000\nThis role is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance.\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nPrimarily seated work; extensive computer and telephone use; occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 lbs.\nModivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.\n We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family.\nModivcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\nEmployer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D\nVoluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)\nHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nPre-Tax and Post --Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Parental Leave\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)\nModivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nEEO is The Law - click here for more information\nEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/ProtectedVeterans/Disabled\nWe consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. 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