Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is currently recruiting for an attorney to provide legal counsel, advice and representation on employment law and related matters.
Serve as legal counsel responsible for employment matters, including advisory services on the management of workplace issues, litigation, notice of claims, due process hearings and grievances.
Provide counsel on compliance with federal and state employment related laws, including review, advice and drafting of employment-related policies and procedures.
Partner with directors of Human Resources, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, outside counsel and Risk Management on the conduct of investigations and management of employment claims.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Active member of Oregon State Bar Association and in good standing.
Minimum of five years legal experience as an employment attorney, including litigation experience.
Emotionally intelligent and culturally aware verbal and written communication skills, especially in situations addressing conflict, sensitive employee relations, implementing organizational change, influencing decisions, and building trust with the workforce.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive workplace through interactions, decisions and recommendations.
Excellent people management skills, including the ability to foster collaboration and inclusion, provide individualized support to employees, build relationships with remote team members, and foster a team culture of engagement and accountability.
Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to navigate sensitive, emotional, or difficult situations with empathy.
Expert-level experience using HR data to inform equitable policy development, decision-making and program implementation.
Expert-level experience ensuring the HR function follows federal, state and local employment laws, as well as organizational policies and values.
Experience representing employers and experience in a university or academic setting.
Ten (10) years experience in similar law practice.
Working conditions: A combination of telework and in-person schedule may be requested or required due to Modified Operations.
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Active member of Oregon State Bar Association and in good standing.
Minimum of five years legal experience as an employment attorney, including litigation experience.
Emotionally intelligent and culturally aware verbal and written communication skills, especially in situations addressing conflict, sensitive employee relations, implementing organizational change, influencing decisions, and building trust with the workforce.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive workplace through interactions, decisions and recommendations.
Excellent people management skills, including the ability to foster collaboration and inclusion, provide individualized support to employees, build relationships with remote team members, and foster a team culture of engagement and accountability.
Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to navigate sensitive, emotional, or difficult situations with empathy.
Expert-level experience using HR data to inform equitable policy development, decision-making and program implementation.
Expert-level experience ensuring the HR function follows federal, state and local employment laws, as well as organizational policies and values.
As the state's only health and research university, OHSU brings together patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care providers and scientists and community service to improve the health and well-being of all Oregonians.The university is a conduit for learning for more than 2,800 students, providing training to interns, residents and fellows in postgraduate medical and research. It is the only place in Oregon that grants doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry and nursing. OHSU cares for more than 251,000 patients each year from around the region and takes a leadership role in contributing to solutions involving the health of the state and the nation, such as health care access and transparency, ethics and workforce shortage. Beyond providing critical health care services, quality education and cutting-edge research, OHSU also is a key economic and social force in the Northwest. With an annual operating budget of $2.06 billion and more than 14,000 employees, OHSU is Portland?s largest employer. Its size contributes to its ability to provide... many services and community support activities not found anywhere else in Oregon. For more information visit http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm
