Associate General Counsel

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 180.000 - 300.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Parkland Health in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide independent legal advice on operations, regulatory matters, healthcare transactions, and litigation. The role emphasizes autonomy and coordination with leadership rather than direct supervision.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, 8+ years of practice (prefer healthcare), and a Texas license in good standing or eligibility for Admission without Examination within 9 months of hire.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 8 years of law practice experience, healthcare experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic legal advice on healthcare transactions and hospital operations.
• Manage litigation including discovery, depositions, and trials.
• Advise on employment, medical malpractice, managed care, IP, and nonprofit governance matters.
• Oversee internal investigations and compliance with laws/regulations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and review invoices per engagement guidelines.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call attorney schedule (roughly every 8–9 weeks).

Conoscenze

Healthcare law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrizione del lavoro

Graduate of an accredited law school; Minimum 8 years of law practice experience (preference for healthcare industry); Current Texas license to practice law in good standing OR ability to obtain via 'Admission without Examination' within 9 months of hire.

Full-Time Legal Position

Associate General Counsel at Parkland Health

Parkland Health, a large public, safety net, academic health system in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel (AGC). This role involves providing independent legal advice on operations, regulatory matters, healthcare transactions, and litigation. The position requires significant autonomy and coordination with leadership rather than direct supervision.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Graduate of an accredited law school.


• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of law practice experience. Preference given to candidates with experience in healthcare industry transactions, regulatory investigations, labor/employment law, litigation, medical malpractice, and hospital operations.


• Licensure: Must hold a current Texas license to practice law in good standing. Alternatively, candidates must be eligible for 'Admission without Examination' via reciprocity and obtain a Texas license within 9 months of the hire date.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide strategic legal advice on healthcare business transactions, contracts, and hospital system operations.


• Manage litigation, including pre-litigation investigation, discovery, depositions, and trial proceedings.


• Advise on employment, medical malpractice, managed care, intellectual property, and nonprofit governance matters.


• Oversee internal investigations, grievances, and compliance with laws and regulations.


• Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure timely review of invoices per engagement guidelines.


• Participate in a 24/7 attorney on-call schedule (approximately one week every 8-9 weeks).

Compensation

Not specified in the provided source material.

Location: 8435 Stemmons Bldg., Dallas, TX