Senior Counsel, Legal - Labor & Employment (Attorney)

What Labor and Employment (Attorney) contributes to Cardinal Health Labor and Employment provides legal advice, counsel and services in the areas of labor and employment law. This job family partners with business leaders and Employee & Labor Relations professionals to identify potential legal issues and provides legal advice to mitigate employment and labor risks. Location - Targeting candidates based in Central Ohio or willing to relocate to a commutable distance of our corporate HQ in Dublin, OH Responsibilities Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Labor & Employment (L&E) laws, regulations and principlesDraft and negotiate various employment-related documents including settlement agreements, severance agreements, employment agreements, retention agreements, and training materials with oversight by VP & Associate General Counsel – L&EDraft briefing materials and other strategic presentations intended for department or company leadership regarding L&E mattersAdvise clients, strategize and recommend course of action on day-to-day employment issues including hiring, discipline, performance management and terminationConduct and lead internal investigations into employee complaints/claimsCollect and organize documents and manage case discovery process for active litigation mattersLiaise as needed with internal functional groups, including business units, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, IT and Finance, as well as other members of the Legal DepartmentWork directly with outside counsel as needed and manage active litigation mattersMaintain and update L&E database relating to open litigation and government agency mattersManage high volume of e-mails and daily meetings/callsMust be able to issue-spot, evaluate risk and provide strategic guidance to HR and business leaders while taking into account both legal and business considerationsMust be able to collaborate with HR and the business leaders to build broad-based support and persuade othersMust ensure that internal clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed internal client expectationsMust proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current L&E laws and best practicesMust proactively identify legal trends and propose ways to respondAssist in employment compliance matters by helping develop policies, processes, and training regarding employment law requirementsProvide legal guidance and ensure compliance with developments and changes to applicable federal, state, and law employment laws Qualifications Targeting individuals with a J.D. and 5+ years of Labor & Employment experience, highly preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsLaw firm or corporate legal department experience preferredProficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and ExcelExperience supporting physicians or physician-offices in the healthcare space (preferred not required) Anticipated salary range: $125,400 - $161,010 Bonus eligible: Yes Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 11/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.