Director Legal Counsel Southern Affiliates

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health seeks a Director Legal Counsel for Southern Affiliates. The role involves managing legal matters across various healthcare locations in Western New York, coordinating with outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with laws. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in private practice or in-house, healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct a comprehensive program to manage legal issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and serve as primary liaison.

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Director Legal Counsel Southern Affiliates

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Job Description

The Director, Legal Counsel ~ Southern Affiliates is an experienced attorney responsible for developing and directing a comprehensive program to manage all legal issues related to the Kaleida Health locations in the Southern Tier of Western New York, including Olean, Bradford, Northern Chautauqua, and future affiliate organizations. The Director will function as a generalist, identifying and evaluating all legal matters, and reserving for personal handling any matters appropriate to their training and expertise. Other matters will be referred to or require guidance from the Kaleida Health Office of General Counsel, especially in areas like compliance, litigation, health law, employment law, labor relations law, insurance, regulatory reporting, and healthcare risk management. The Director will coordinate with outside counsel representing the Southern Tier sites and serve as the primary liaison between site personnel and outside counsel. The role reports to and works closely with the Vice President, Risk Management Counsel for Kaleida Health.

Location and Work Details

Location: Larkin Bldg @ Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY

Work Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Bi-Weekly Hours: 75

Schedule: No weekend/holiday requirement, no on-call, no rotation

Salary Range: $120,354 - $165,487, determined based on experience and qualifications

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required
• License to practice law in New York State, in good standing
• 5-10 years of experience in private practice or in-house, healthcare experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

Kaleida Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving for equity and restorative justice within its community and workforce.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare