Associate General Counsel - Labor & Employment

Care New England; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Rhode Island seeks an in-house counsel to provide legal guidance on operational, regulatory, employment, privacy, and contracts. Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, you will analyze issues, draft memoranda, and represent the organization in negotiations.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and active bar admission or eligibility in Rhode Island.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing; RI bar eligibility.
• In-house or healthcare law experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal counsel on healthcare operational and regulatory matters.
• Perform legal analysis, research, and investigation; draft memoranda and contracts.
• Negotiate, review, and coordinate contracts to ensure legal compliance.
• Advise management on policy, strategic issues, and risk considerations.
• Represent Care New England or affiliates in proceedings or negotiations when needed.
• Keep SVP/GC informed of pertinent health law issues and developments.

Job description

Job Summary

With the supervision of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides in-house legal counsel to the organization on matters assigned by the General Counsel from time to time, including healthcare operational and regulatory matters, corporate, employment and litigation matters, matters relating to patient care delivery, privacy and patient rights, and business contracts, arrangements and transactions. Under general supervision: performs legal analysis and legal research and investigation; gives legal advice; develops documentation; participates in committees as assigned; and may represent CNE or its affiliates in various proceedings or negotiations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Supports the preparation, review, negotiation and coordination of internally and externally prepared contracts and assures that contracts entered into by the organization are legally sound and in accordance with organization policies and State and Federal laws and regulations


2. Provides analysis of legal, policy, operational and strategic issues and advises management thereon;


3. Writes, edits, and finalizes memoranda, contracts, policies and other documents;


4. Participates with teams to study a variety of issues or accomplish specific tasks or projects and provide legal services as needed;


5. May represent CNE or its affiliates in administrative or legal proceedings or negotiations;


6. Keeps abreast and informs the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of pertinent issues, changes or cases in health law.


7. Performs other job related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited college of law

3-5 years relevant work experience preferred

Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing in all states where admitted. Member of Rhode Island bar or eligible for admission within one year. Potential to waive this requirement for appropriate candidate if eligible for limited in-house registration in Rhode Island

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.