Deputy General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Overview

Join the transformative team at City of Hope , where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses . City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.

Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We're seeking a Deputy General Counsel - Labor & Employment to provide strategic legal leadership on all matters related to labor and employment law. This is a critical, high-impact role where you will partner closely with HR, leadership, and business teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and guide decision-making on complex workplace issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on all areas of labor and employment law , including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, leave laws, and workplace accommodations.
• Lead the organization's labor relations strategy , including union negotiations, grievances, arbitration, and representation petitions .
• Provide counsel on compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including EEO, ADA, ADEA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, PAGA, WARN Act, NLRA , and more.
• Oversee and manage employment-related litigation and work closely with outside counsel on high-stakes matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements, severance packages, settlement agreements, and position statements.
• Partner with HR to develop policies, procedures, and training that foster a positive and compliant workplace culture.
• Stay ahead of evolving employment laws and proactively guide organizational strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 7-10 years of experience practicing labor and employment law .
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience managing attorneys or legal professionals.
• Strong background in employment litigation , union negotiations , and advising on workforce-related strategies.
• Proven ability to navigate complex, high-volume employment matters while balancing legal risks and business objectives.
• A collaborative leader and strategic business partner who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.