Senior Counsel-Labor and Employment

Become a part of our caring community. As Senior Counsel – Labor and Employment ("L&E"), you'll provide strategic legal counsel on matters of significant organizational impact. You'll represent Humana entities in complex employment-related litigation, including administrative charges and lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, non-compete, and other L&E issues.

Independently driving decisions and setting legal strategies aligned with Humana's long-term vision and enterprise objectives, you'll work under minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and translating strategic goals into actions.

You'll also mentor and inspire others, demonstrating accountability by exceeding expectations, taking ownership for achieving results, and fostering a culture of responsibility across all stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and independently execute litigation strategy for matters from inception through resolution, including high-complexity employment disputes and restrictive covenant-related litigation.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel to ensure appropriate staffing, budget management, and case strategy.
• Lead and conduct internal investigations regarding workplace issues.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements, policies, handbooks, and training materials.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources and business leadership, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices. This includes providing daily guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and employee separations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 7+ years of dedicated L&E law experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house corporate settings.
• Active membership in a state bar association.
• Strong business judgment and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice and translate complex L&E concepts into applicable business strategies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex organization, effectively prioritizing tasks and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience.
• Experience supporting healthcare organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this full-time (40 hours per week) position is $168,000 - $231,000 per year, based on geographic location and demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications. This role is also eligible for a bonus incentive plan, tied to company and/or individual performance.

Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.