Staff Counsel - Oncology Research

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a dedicated legal professional to support the general counsel and internal clients across a large healthcare system. The role focuses on transactional work, contract review, negotiation support, and regulatory guidance.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, perform legal research, identify legal risks, and maintain professional standards with a flexible schedule. Juris Doctorate is required; bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required - Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Required - Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to obtain membership.
• Preferred - Transactional and negotiation experience or comparable experience.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with varied assignments and willingness to develop new areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Delivers legal services to internal clients as a member of the legal department.
• Provides transactional support including drafting, negotiating, and contract reviews.
• Performs legal research and training and provides general corporate legal support.
• Identifies and guards against legal risks.
• Interacts with outside counsel and administrative staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job provides legal support to general counsel and other legal department attorneys and provides legal advice and counsel to internal clients on a variety of matters related to a large healthcare system and medical/clinical environment, including legal, risk, healthcare, and regulatory matters.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Transactional and negotiation experience or other comparable experience.

Certifications

Required - Current admission to practice law in the state of practice or active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability and commitment to obtain bar membership within time frame approved by general counsel.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the organization.
• Ability to be a motivated self-starter and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible with regard to varied assignments and willingness to develop new areas of expertise.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day).

Job Duties

• Delivers legal services to the organization's internal clients as a member of the legal department.
• Provides legal transactional support to include drafting, negotiating, and contract reviews.
• Performs legal research and training and provides general corporate legal support as assigned.
• Identifies and guards against legal risks.
• Interacts with and directs outside counsel and administrative staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.