Senior Counsel - Technology & Commercial Transactions

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 193,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System seeks a Senior Counsel for the Healthcare & Commercial Transactions group in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on advising on technology licensing, procurement, IP matters, and complex commercial agreements, with leadership responsibilities within IT, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR functions.

The position requires a JD, Maryland Bar admission (or eligibility), and 10+ years of legal experience including 5 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Maryland Bar or eligible to become licensed to practice in Maryland or Florida.
• Ten (10) years of related or relevant experience, including seven (7) years of legal practice as a licensed attorney.
• Of the total experience, five (5) years should include demonstrated leadership responsibilities such as managing projects, assigning work, or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, drafting and negotiating complex agreements relating to the acquisition, licensing and implementation of technology including SaaS and IaaS.
• Supporting key technology commercialization initiatives including outbound licensing arrangements.
• Reviewing, analyzing, drafting and negotiating complex agreements relating to the acquisition of products, services, and equipment supporting the health system Supply Chain function.
• Providing legal support for the transactions needs of clients throughout all health system entities, with focused support provided to IT and Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and various programmatic functions, including creating templates, negotiating agreements, risk assessment, training, and education.
• Oversight of copyright, trademark and intellectual property matters.
• Developing creative, practical, and accurate solutions to potential legal and contractual/negotiation issues and applying legal principles and corporate policies to facts.
• Recognizing and advising clients on the interaction of contractual relationships with regulatory and licensure requirements, as well as federal anti-kickback and other legal concerns.
• Participating in the business planning process with clients.

Skills

Leadership experience

Contract negotiation

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Maryland Bar admission or eligibility to practice in Maryland or Florida

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition # 682421


• Location: Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201


• Category: Leadership


• Schedule: Day Shift


• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

The Healthcare & Commercial Transactions Senior Counsel is responsible for the provision of legal advice regarding various legal matters of The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (\"JHHS\") and its affiliates. It includes responsibility for the interpretation of laws and regulations specific to assigned technology and commercial transactions department. This position also assists the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel, as needed. Success in the position requires the recognition and understanding of relevant legal principles and restrictions, as well as the ability to understand, articulate, and incorporate strategic and tactical considerations which are consistent with and further the interests of JHHS and its tri-part mission.

The Technology and Commercial Transactions Group is responsible for providing strategic advice and counsel on a wide range of issues related to:

• acquisition, licensing and implementation of technology, including artificial intelligence;


• procurement of medical devices, products, and equipment, including purchase, placement, evaluation, lease, consignment, and service arrangements;


• procurement of tissue and other biologics;


• vendor discounts, rebates, bundled pricing, commitments, and associated fraud and abuse issues;


• group purchasing organizations and complex distributor relationships;


• trademark and intellectual property oversight, management, and enforcement;


• professional services engagements;


• policies and governance for emerging technologies;


• development of technology at Johns Hopkins and its commercialization;


• clinical arrangements, grants, contracted staff, collaborative programs with outside organizations, facility services, and other matters.

Role accountabilities include:

• Reviewing, analyzing, drafting and negotiating complex agreements relating to the acquisition, licensing and implementation of technology including SaaS and IaaS.


• Supporting key technology commercialization initiatives including outbound licensing arrangements.


• Reviewing, analyzing, drafting and negotiating complex agreements relating to the acquisition of products, services, and equipment supporting the health system Supply Chain function.


• Providing legal support for the transactions needs of clients throughout all health system entities, with focused support provided to IT and Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and various programmatic functions, including creating templates, negotiating agreements, risk assessment, training, and education.


• Oversight of copyright, trademark and intellectual property matters.


• Developing creative, practical, and accurate solutions to potential legal and contractual/negotiation issues and applying legal principles and corporate policies to facts.


• Recognizing and advising clients on the interaction of contractual relationships with regulatory and licensure requirements, as well as federal anti-kickback and other legal concerns.


• Participating in the business planning process with clients.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Continuing legal education involving legal seminars, review and study of legal periodicals and review of judicial decisions and legislative enactments and pronouncements.


• Member in good standing of the Maryland Bar or other jurisdiction; and eligible to become licensed to practice in Maryland or Florida.


• Ten (10) years of related or relevant experience, including seven (7) years of legal practice as a licensed attorney.


• Of the total experience, five (5) years should include demonstrated leadership responsibilities such as managing projects, assigning work, or leading teams.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $193,000 to $250,000 base salary. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.