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From intake to outcomes, CareMetx is dedicated to delivering industry-leading patient access solutions and support services that help patients quickly start and stay on specialty therapy treatments. We provide scalable, efficient digital hub services for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers, streamlining workflows with seamless integration for patient enrollment, consent, and prior authorization. Our best-in-class patient support services enhance every step of care, connecting patients, providers, and brands to drive better outcomes and accelerate time-to-therapy.

Job Title: Labor & Employment Counsel 

Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area strongly preferred but will consider highly qualified remote candidates

Job Type: Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY:

CareMetx is looking for a highly skilled and motivated corporate labor and employment attorney with significant employment law and immigration experience to provide comprehensive legal counsel and support on labor, employment, and immigration matters. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will play a key role in advising the company on various legal issues related to workforce management and immigration compliance.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal guidance and support on labor and employment law matters, including but not limited to hiring, termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, and workplace policies in collaboration with the HR/People team; manage or oversee employment-related agency charges (EEOC, DOL, NLRB) and litigation with outside counsel
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and provide strategic advice and recommendations to management and HR/People teams.
• Review and draft employment-related agreements, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR/People team, management, and other departments, to address legal issues, minimize risks and implement best practices.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and interactions with government agencies, external legal counsel, and other third parties.
• Stay updated on developments in labor, employment, and immigration law and provide training and updates to internal stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with exposure to immigration matters.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor, employment, and immigration laws and regulations; experience in healthcare or pharma industries is a plus.
• Experience advising corporate clients on a wide range of labor, employment, and immigration issues, with demonstrated ability to manage EEOC charges, DOL inquiries, and employment-related disputes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior in-house legal experience at a healthcare, technology, or similarly regulated company
• Experience with corporate immigration matters (H-1B, PERM, I-9 compliance)
• Experience supporting remote and multi-state workforce
• Familiarity with employee data privacy matters and HIPAA

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

? Must be flexible on schedule and hours

? Some travel may be required

CareMetx considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for most jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.

At CareMetx we work hard, we believe in what we do, and we want to be a company that does right by our employees. Our niche industry is an integral player in getting specialty products and devices to the patients who need them by managing reimbursements for those products, identifying alternative funding when insurers do not pay, and providing clinical services.

CareMetx is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

Artificial Intelligence in Our Recruiting and Employment Process

CareMetx uses artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technology to support parts of our recruiting, hiring, and employment process, including screening applications, scheduling interviews, and evaluating candidate qualifications. These tools support, not replace, human judgment. A qualified member of our team reviews and makes all final hiring and employment decisions.

CareMetx does not develop or use AI tools with the intent to discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.