Yale New Haven Health seeks a dynamic and collaborative executive to serve as its Vice President, Labor Strategy and Senior Associate General Counsel (Vice President).
YNHH is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut. It is recognized for advanced clinical care, quality, service, cost effectiveness and commitment to improving the health status of the communities it serves. YNHH includes five hospitals – Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly and Yale New Haven hospitals, several specialty networks and Northeast Medical Group, a non-profit medical foundation with several hundred community-based and hospital-employed physicians. YNHHS is affiliated with Yale University and Yale Medicine, the clinical practice of the Yale School of Medicine.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal & Risk Services, with a dotted line to the Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, the incoming Vice President is the system's principal subject matter expert on all matters related to labor relations and strategy. As a member of the Legal & Risk Services Department, this role also provides a wide range of legal services related to employment and labor issues. By fostering strong, collaborative partnerships, this role ensures seamless coordination across the enterprise to provide comprehensive employment and labor law counsel to YNHHS and its affiliates.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing in-house Legal and HR team within a positive, open, and responsive work environment. The Vice President will play a critical leadership role, known for their collaborative approach, visibility, and accessibility. This individual must demonstrate high integrity, strong listening skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset. As an innovative leader, they will identify and implement strategies that support YNHHS's employee relations goals, fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and rewarding workplace culture.
The successful candidate must have excellent academic credentials, a law degree from an ABA accredited school of law, membership in the State Bar of Connecticut, or eligibility for admission based on reciprocity or in-house counsel is required. A proven track record of at least fifteen years of experience in labor relations, preferably within a large, complex organization in the private sector is required. Prior experience advising healthcare provider organizations on labor and employment matters is strongly preferred. Key areas of expertise that will be highly valued for this role include experience serving as the chief or lead negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations, overseeing and administering labor grievance and arbitration procedures, including dispute resolution, and drafting collective-bargaining proposals, contract language, and letters of understanding. This position will require the incoming leader to be onsite to foster collaboration, visible and active engagement with the team and leadership.
Yale New Haven Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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