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Company: Endeavor Health, IL
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JDHuntr - Director, Associate General Counsel – HR $82.25 - $127.49 hourly

Job Category: Human Resources / Litigation [ View All Human Resources Jobs ]
Job Reference: 86161
Job description:
The Director/Associate General Counsel, People will partner with senior legal leadership to provide strategic legal support to leadership and Human Resources teams on a wide range of employee-related matters. This role involves collaborating across the legal department and with key stakeholders to develop and implement organizational policies and procedures, oversee internal investigations, and contribute to broader system initiatives. The position also requires proactively monitoring regulatory developments, identifying potential risks, and advising on effective mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.

Director, Associate General Counsel – People R41940
Location: Evanston, IL Skokie, IL
Job Type: Full time

What you will do:
Advise HR and Leadership on all aspect of employment related matters, including recruiting, hiring, background checks, discipline, leave and accommodation administration, termination, restrictive covenants, wage and hour laws, benefits, and workplace safety.
Provides strategic guidance and analysis related to System initiatives or proposed employee programs to ensure regulatory compliance. Participates in oversight and governance meetings as and when requested.
Investigate and respond to administrative agency claims in cooperation with the Human Resources team. Represent the System in administrative proceedings related to employment or other human resource issues, including the negotiation of resolution of claims.
Manage employment-related litigation, collaborating with outside counsel and overseeing discovery and litigation budgets.
Draft, review, and update policies, procedure and protocols to evolve policies within this area to reflect best practices, regulatory changes and/or System alignment and values.
Conduct or oversee internal investigations regarding employee complaints, including harassment and discrimination allegations.
Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and independent contractor agreements. Draft complex legal agreements, documents, filing and/or memorandums related to people matters of the organization for review and approval of Legal leadership.
Develop and deliver training to managers and employees on legal compliance, anti-harassment, and employment best practices.
Monitor and analyze changes in employment law, providing actionable guidance to the business.
Participates in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the employment laws, new and proposed statutes, and regulations and provide education to key stakeholders on developments in the law.
Oversees and coordinates work and communication amongst team member(s) to ensure efficiency and balanced workload, while developing areas for continued growth and responsibility to best support the System and Legal department. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills, including those needed to manage and inspire confidence in staff.

What you will need:
Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Certification: Admitted to practice Law in Illinois
Experience:
10+ years of relevant and/or progressive experience at a law firm or in-house legal department with prior experience in employment and labor matters as a primary focus.
2+ years of leadership experience.
Unique or Preferred Skills:
Communication - Delivers messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner; actively listens and checks for understanding; adjusts content and style for variety of stakeholders and/or settings.
Analytical Thinking - Methodical approach to break down complex problems; sees patterns and trends, then draws meaningful conclusions.
Maintaining Credibility - Accountable for mistakes, encourages discussion before decisions are made, shows consistency between words and actions
Collaboration - Facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. Balances own interests with others while being fair to others and their areas.
Project Management - Ability to initiate, plan, execute, control and close the work of a project group or team to meet specific success criteria
Inspire others engaging our team members to be their very best
Innovate solutions sparking new opportunities to improve and grow
Achieve outcomes delivering results for our patients and communities

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Position Highlights:
Position: Director, Associate General Counsel – People
Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours
Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations will be required

Hourly Pay Range:
$82.25 - $127.49 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Director, Associate General Counsel – People
$82.25 - $127.49 hourly

Endeavor Health

86161
Company: Endeavor Health
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $82.25 - $127.49 hourly
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Evanston, IL USA
Address: Evanston, IL Skokie, IL
Zip/Postal Code: 60201
Post Date: 05/06/2026
 
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