Strategic General Counsel — Health System Leader

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Parkersburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Parkersburg, WV seeks an experienced Vice President & General Counsel to lead the on-site legal function for Camden-Clark Health Services and affiliates. The role collaborates with WVUHS Legal Services leadership to oversee risk, contracts, compliance, and governance.

The ideal candidate has a JD, WV bar eligibility, five years of senior in-house or law firm experience, and a strong background in healthcare law and corporate matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• WV Bar membership or eligibility required.
• Minimum five years of substantial legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and related instruments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Associate General Counsel of WVUHS.
• Acts as on-site General Counsel of Camden-Clark Health Services, with CLO support.
• Oversees day-to-day legal affairs, risk management, and contracts for CCHS and subsidiaries.
• Supports WVUHS Litigation Counsel with malpractice and employment matters.
• Oversees medical staff credentialing and licensing matters.
• Assists in corporate compliance and outside counsel management.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Corporate governance

Academic medical center knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor

West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility

Job description

WVU Medicine in Parkersburg, WV seeks an experienced Vice President & General Counsel to lead the on-site legal function for Camden-Clark Health Services and affiliates. The role collaborates with WVUHS Legal Services leadership to oversee risk, contracts, compliance, and governance.

The ideal candidate has a JD, WV bar eligibility, five years of senior in-house or law firm experience, and a strong background in healthcare law and corporate matters.