Associate General Counsel (or Senior Associate General Counsel)

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oklahoma City seeks an Associate General Counsel to manage its legal and compliance functions. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree and 3-5 years of experience in health care law. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice, oversee outside counsel, and review contracts. A strong understanding of federal and state healthcare laws is preferred. Comprehensive benefits, including PTO and 401(k), are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law.
• Strong academic background and knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws.
• Current attorney license in the State of Oklahoma or ability to get licensed within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions.
• Work with designated departments to respond to legal claims and litigation.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts as necessary.

Skills

Experience advising providers and health care entities

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong customer service orientation

Excellent project management skills

Strong legal analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Associate General Counsel (or Senior Associate General Counsel)

Department: Legal

This position may be filled as either Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel depending on individual experience and qualifications.

General Description

Associate General Counsel reports to OUH's Chief Legal Counsel, or a Senior Associate General Counsel, and is responsible for assisting the CLO with the management of the legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions of the company, as well as anticipated or pending litigation and business transactions. Associate General Counsel provides comprehensive legal advice and support concerning all aspects of health care services provided at OUH facilities. Oversees outside counsel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Working with CLO or other senior attorneys.

• Work closely with designated departments as necessary to respond to and resolve state and federal agency complaints/claims and anticipated or pending litigation.

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, as necessary.

• Conduct legal research, as necessary.

• Assist with the review and development of policies and procedures.

• Assist with responding to subpoenas and requests for production of documents.

• Provide education and support on operational and regulatory matters relating to OUH facilities and business adherence to OUH policy, and alignment with company strategy, core values, mission and vision.

• Work with and manage outside counsel selected to assist with large and complicated legal matters, transactions, employment matters, and litigation.

• Provide education and support for designated committees from time to time.

• Communicate effectively with executives and management regarding legal implications of business strategies, policies, procedures, pending or anticipated litigation, and other activities.

• Review and analyze arrangements between OUH and other parties on compliance for applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.

• Give training presentations from time-to-time on legal issues that pertain to OUH and applicable healthcare or business issues.

• Ensure deliverables and performance metrics are met.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law. A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards is preferred, as well as prior law firm experience or previous in-house experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to get licensed within twelve months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience advising providers and health care entities is desired.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar software) is required.

• Strong personal and professional integrity, principles and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices.

• Strong customer service orientation, be self-motivated, organized, a team player and work well in high-energy, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent project management skills, the ability to execute on plan, deliver results and manage external legal costs.

• Strong executive presence, have superb interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the company, including top executives, managers, and outside counsel.

• As this position will involve handling confidential matters, good judgment and discretion are necessary, as well as a working knowledge of applicable privileges to protect confidentiality.

• Ability to multi-task and be extremely responsive to a high volume of diverse requests.

• Strong legal analytical research, drafting, negotiation and communication skills required to: a) identify and manage complex legal issues; b) develop and implement creative solutions; and c) regularly advise on matters of strategic importance.

• Proven ability to manage a team of professionals and lead a departmental function.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.