Attorney-Practice Area-Commercial Contracting

Ascension Healthcare; Oregon City (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system as a Chief Legal Counsel, where your expertise will drive impactful legal strategies in healthcare. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with laws, all while supporting operational priorities. Work remotely with a team dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery and making a difference in the community. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment that values legal excellence and community impact.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a licensed attorney.
• Expertise in health law and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Shared Services and Commercial Law.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for supply chain needs.
• Support compliance with state and federal laws.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Contract Negotiation

Health Law

Compliance Oversight

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Chief Legal Counsel

+ Schedule: Full time, Days

+ Location: Remote

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

**Responsibilities**

Job Summary:

Serves as a legal advisor and business partner providing legal advice and assistance on matters related to a health law practice area.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a practice area attorney providing legal advice and assistance on matters related to the Shared Services and Commercial Law Service Line. Attorney responsibilities will include:
• Providing legal support to the organization's legal function supporting operational priorities within the Shared Services and Commercial Law Service Line, including services entities and subsidiaries such as The Resource Group, Medxcel, and various System Office functional areas.
• Drafting, reviewing, and leading negotiations on contracts for supply chain and services needs.
• Partnering with Ascension's subsidiary group purchasing organization, The Resource Group, on the negotiation of complex supply chain and services contracts and amendments.
• Providing interpretive and practical advice regarding oversight and compliance requirements of the business, including applicable state and federal laws.
• Supporting strategic contracting initiatives, such as outsourcing activities and complex enterprise contracts with strategic partners, e.g., TouchPoint, R1, and TriMedx.
• Supporting and promoting legal initiatives and goals.
• Keeping current with legal developments affecting the Shared Services and Commercial Law Service Line and incorporating such information into advice, counsel, and support for the organization.

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Requirements

• Attorney licensure obtained prior to hire or transfer date, relevant to the state of work.
• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us to drive impact through reimagining healthcare delivery and creating solutions. Explore career opportunities across our locations and headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including hospitals and senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive community impact. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to enhance your life and others'.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected statuses, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish linked in the original description.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits supporting military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to apply military experience and perspectives to their careers.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

Note: Ascension will only make employment offers through official applications and will not solicit money or banking information. Beware of fraudulent offers.

**E-Verify Statement**

This employer participates in the E-Verify program. More information is available at: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf