Associate General Counsel

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health seeks a General Counsel Associate to advise on legal matters, oversee regulatory compliance, and support strategic contracts and third-party relationships. This role emphasizes public sector and health care law with opportunities to address complex construction and litigation needs.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, be licensed in Texas, and have 3–5 years in public sector law. Strong negotiation and policy-oversight experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Three to five years as a licensed attorney in public sector law preferred.
• Strong knowledge of governmental procurement and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on legal matters involving University Health.
• Oversee government regulations and enforce policies.
• Advise senior management on strategic direction and contractual relationships.
• Oversee construction-related projects and complex contracting issues.

Skills

Legal counsel

Contract negotiation

Public sector law

Healthcare law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Job description

General Council Associate

University Health is where professionals have career-validating experiences. We are a nationally-recognized academic medical center, a Level I Trauma Center and the primary partner of UT Medicine San Antonio.

Thrive in an environment that values delivering exceptional experiences for both our patients and employees, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement.

Job Duties

Provide counsel and advice on legal matters involving University Health.

Interprets governmental regulations and statutes and provides legal oversight to the development, implementation and enforcement of University Health policies and procedures.

Participates and provides legal advice to senior management regarding strategic direction of University Health, including contractual relationships with third parties and entities.

Primary responsibilities involve oversight of construction related projects, complex contracting issues, public sector law and health care law with the ability to provide assistance with litigation mattersas necessary.

Requirements

Experience in transactional issues is required.

A Law Degree (JD or LLB) from an accredited Law School required.

Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and currently licensed to practice law in this state.

Three to five years as a licensed attorney with three years progressively responsible experience in public sector law preferred.

General knowledge of governmental procurement and contract law, public sector law and health care law is highly preferred.

Prior litigation experience is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

License to practice law in the State of Texas required.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wide selection of ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance