Counsel – Labor and Employment

Humana

Labor and Employment Counsel providing legal advice and services on employment law issues for Humana. Managing disputes, litigation, and compliance across the organization in a hybrid workplace.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeLouisville • Florida, Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,900 - $191,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide impactful legal advice and services on employment law matters, including litigation and strategy.
Support Humana entities and employees by managing employment-related disputes and advising on labor and employment issues.
Represent Humana entities in employment-related litigation, including administrative charges and lawsuits.
Draft employment policies.
Develop case strategy.
Resolve employment disputes.
Organize and manage individual case matters.
Assist with internal investigations regarding workplace issues as needed.
Advise HR on the legal and ethical implications of HR processes involving artificial intelligence (AI).
Collaborate with HR to identify and mitigate potential legal risks in technology and AI-related projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Active and licensed membership in a state bar association.
Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing employment law, including litigation and dispute resolution.
Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and wage and hour regulations.
Experience in project management related to discovery and employment litigation matters.
Experience managing multiple case matters simultaneously.
Experience explaining complex legal issues to various stakeholders and drafting employment related documents.
Experience with large-scale e-discovery in employment matters.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
short-term and long-term disability
life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

employment lawlitigationdispute resolutioncase strategy developmentdrafting employment policiese-discoveryproject managementlegal researchemployment-related document draftinginternal investigations

Soft Skills

advisingcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementrisk mitigationstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Juris Doctorstate bar association membership