Associate General Counsel

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 99,187 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey is seeking an experienced attorney to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health law and the ability to lead projects with minimal oversight while collaborating with other professionals.

Applicants should possess six or more years of experience as an attorney, a Juris Doctor, and active bar admission in good standing. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Six or more years' experience as an attorney, preferably in health law.
• Ability to lead projects and supervise closely.
• Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaborate under senior leadership.
• Lead projects with minimal oversight.
• Supervise paralegals and junior attorneys.

Skills

Health law education

Legal analysis

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Job description

Responsibilities

This is an advanced position. Candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments under the supervision of the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Must be able to lead projects with minimal oversight and to supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as directed. Must be eager to learn and take direction from the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience Required

• Six or more years’ experience as an attorney. Health law education and/or experience at a law firm, for the government, or another health system preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of the law and related terminology. Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills. Research and report preparation skills. Legal analysis and argument skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• A demonstrated ability to systematically:
• Research a variety of statutes, regulations, case law and other legal authorities.

• Professionally and thoroughly investigate various types of factual situations.

• Apply relevant legal authorities to a given factual situation.

• Develop sound and practical legal conclusions about a client’s obligations or opportunities in a given factual situation.

• Present those conclusions to other attorneys, and as requested to managers or other client representatives in an organized, systematic and professional manner.

A demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment

A demonstrated proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products, the Internet, Westlaw and e-mail.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.

License/Certification

Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license.

Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure. Admission to the New Jersey Bar required within one year of employment.

Salary

Salary Min: USD $72.00

Salary Max: USD $120.00