Senior Associate Counsel, Hospital Operations

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an experienced Senior Associate Counsel to provide hands-on legal services for MUSC Health and its affiliates. The role protects the organization's legal interests, manages the legal department, drafts critical documents, and offers strategic guidance to senior leaders.

Key responsibilities include contract review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the Director of Managed Care on payor agreements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in South Carolina or eligible within 12 months.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws and related regulations.
• Proficient in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of client service, ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares new contracts and reviews existing/vendor contracts and arrangements.
• Reviews contracts timely and provides actionable advice.
• Drafts and negotiates legal documents, services and employment contracts.
• Collaborates with the Director of Managed Care on hospital payor agreements.
• Interprets federal and state laws affecting the Authority and provides complex analyses.
• Engages with agencies such as SC DHEC, SC DHHS, SC LLR as needed.
• Assists management with clinical and patient care issues and advises on consent matters.
• Participates in legal proceedings and handles subpoenas, depositions and hearings.
• Guides on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues as part of MUSC Office of General Counsel.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Ethics and integrity

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Description Summary

In coordination with the General Counsel for MUSC Health, the Senior Associate Counsel is responsible for legal services pertaining to the MUHA hospitals and its affiliates. Assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides hands‑on counsel to all levels of executive staff and manages the operations of legal department. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance. May manage attorneys in several legal specializations including tax, litigation, acquisitions, IP, etc.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002328 SYS - Legal Affairs

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-36

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Prepares new contracts and reviews existing or proposed contracts and vendor arrangements. Using electronic contracts management system, reviews contracts in a timely fashion and provides advice as appropriate. Drafts, negotiates and reviews legal document contracts, services, consultant and employment contracts in a timely fashion. Works collaboratively with the Director of Managed Care on hospital payor agreements.

Interprets or otherwise obtains interpretation of federal and state laws affecting the Authority; provides complex analysis of federal and state laws and regulations regarding health care related issues.

Demonstrates familiarity with Authority Bylaws, policies and procedures; proficiency with state and federal laws including fraud and abuse laws and regulations, Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation, coverage and reimbursement issues, 340(B) requirements, HIPAA and privacy requirements, EMTALA, Joint Commission standards, and state law rules and regulations; establishes a good working relationship with concerned agencies, including but not limited to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Boards.

Assists management with clinical and patient care issues. Evaluates patient/family social issues as they are brought forward and provides sound advice in a timely fashion; provides advice regarding consents, involuntary commitments, guardianships, guardian ad litem, and probate matters.

Participates in legal and/or administrative proceedings concerning the Authority. Serves as an agent to accept, review and notify of employees of subpoenas, depositions and hearings. Coordinates depositions as needed and produces records and documents as required.

Other duties as assigned. As a member of the MUSC Office of General Counsel, provide guidance on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the State of South Carolina, or eligibleto practice in the State of South Carolinawithin twelve (12) months.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to healthcare laws, rules and regulations.
• Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to be persuasive with other leaders across teams, positively influencing and supporting the mission of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• High degree of client service, professional ethics, and integrity.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• 7years experience practicing law with a focus on healthcare law.
• Experience in a higher education, healthcare, or government setting.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate from accredited school of law; License to practice law in state of South Carolina, and 7 years experience practicing law with a focus on healthcare law.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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