Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment

How You’ll Make An Impact At Strive Health, patients come first. We’re on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey. Our work reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives. You’ll work alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact, show up for one another as One Team, and find ways to elevate the everyday. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly matter, you’ll feel right at home at Strive! Benefits & Perks Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves. Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. To learn more about our offerings, click here . What You'll Do The Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment (“AGC”) will play a key role in supporting Strive Health’s People Team on the full range of issues that may arise during employment. The AGC will also oversee all labor and employment-related litigation and manage outside law firms who represent the Company on labor and employment related matters. The AGC will also support the Company in its strategic relationships with labor and employment related suppliers and other vendors. The AGC will report to the General Counsel and will work out of Strive Health’s Denver headquarters at least two days per week. Ess ential Functions Advise on employment law issues including workplace investigations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, accommodations, compensation, benefits, and recruiting. Collaborate with the People Team and business leaders to design compliant, scalable employment practices. Provide support and oversight of employment litigation, mediations, EEOC matters, and arbitration, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters. Draft and advise on human resources related policy creation and implementation. Stay updated on employment related legal and compliance topics to effectively mitigate risks. Provide guidance regarding the entire employment lifecycle, including hiring, on-boarding, performance management, investigations of alleged employee misconduct and/or policy violations, and terminations. Prepare documents and contracts related to employment terms and conditions. Recommend, implement, and continuously improve employment law related training. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with labor and employment related suppliers and vendors. Assist in the selection and management of external legal counsel to ensure appropriate service and quality levels and to contain costs. Support organizational initiatives such as compensation programs, restructurings, and cross-functional investigations. Minimum Qualifications JD required and membership in good standing with at least one state bar. Minimum 5 years’ labor and employment counseling and litigation experience in law firm or significant in-house counsel experience preferred. Background and experience in labor and employment related healthcare regulations strongly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to identify risk and simplify complex legal issues for the business in a clear and concise manner. Exceptional critical thinking ability, with strong business