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Company DescriptionCreating Opportunities. Changing Lives. Equus Workforce Solutions is the most comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America, assisting over a million job seekers and thousands of employers annually. We are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems change, including quickly adapting to changes in legislation, job seeker demographics and market and industry changes. We work every day to change lives, advance economies and help communities thrive. If this is your passion, join us. Start here. Let us take you where you want to go. Job DescriptionThe Legal Counsel, Employment is a newly created role to support APM’s growth and continued development as the world’s leading human services provider. Coming from a strong employment background, this individual will play a key role in management of employment and labor matters associated with APM’s growing health portfolio. The role will also assist APM’s legal business partners in advice, disputes, claims and other matters affecting our diverse group of businesses. Knowledge or interest in commercial law would also be beneficial.QualificationsExperience and Key Skills

• Experience as employment litigator or in-house employment legal counsel - essential.
• Privacy / technology / commercial law experience - desired.
• Admission and good standing to practice law in a US State - KY preferred, with ability to gain corporate counsel admission in KY required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs - essential.Capabilities
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong coordination and time management skills.
• Ability to engage and consult with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly versed in negotiating.
• High degree of self-motivation.
• Strong influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills.
• Strong attention to detail.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Extensive standing, and sitting and continuous computer, phone, and deskwork required. Work will be primarily in a defined office environment with specified hours. Will require one on one and group interaction with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Must be available for occasional out of office meetings, conferences, training, and other events as needed.Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: LegalExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Legislative Office

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