Attorney-Practice Area-Commercial Contracting

Ascension; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system as a Chief Legal Counsel, where you will provide essential legal advice in a dynamic healthcare environment. In this role, you will support operational priorities, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. This innovative firm is dedicated to transforming healthcare and empowering its associates to make a positive impact in their communities. If you are a licensed attorney with a passion for health law and a commitment to service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney is required.
• Must have relevant state licensure prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support for operational priorities.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for supply chain needs.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting the practice area.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Compliance oversight

Health law expertise

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Chief Legal Counsel
• Schedule:Full time, Days
• Location:Remote

What You Will Do

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 advice, support and counsel to the organization's legal function in support of 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 as well as 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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What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Attorney obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience as 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 and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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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.