Assistant Counsel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
This is an in-house position for an experienced attorney with five to seven years of experience handling general health care; commercial contracting; risk mitigation; business; regulatory; and transactional matters. Reporting directly to the General Counsel; the Assistant General Counsel will work collaboratively and respectfully across departments to anticipate; identify; and manage Hendrick Health’s legal issues. The Assistant General Counsel will be instrumental in keeping day-to-day operations and transactions moving quickly while protecting Hendrick Health.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership

Minimum Work Experience
• Attorney with 5-7 years of relevant experience with commercial transactions in a law firm or in-house legal department

Required Licenses/Certifications
Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
• Experience with commercial transactions in the healthcare industry preferred
• Experience drafting; reviewing; and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements; including service agreements; vendor agreements; statements of work; and business associate agreements in the healthcare space
• Provide rapid; practical; business-oriented legal/commercial contract advice directly to business teams
• Support business teams in negotiating price; deliverables; services scope; warranty; and other commercial terms
• Handle ad-hoc projects across a spectrum of complex business; legal; and strategic issues
• Knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws; rules; regulations; regulatory guidance; and industry codes; including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act preferred
• Able to quickly understand the business' needs; work effectively with business teams and other members of our department to craft solutions; and efficiently deliver results
• Excellent communication; drafting; and negotiation skills
• Innovative; adaptable; and creative; with the appetite to challenge assumptions and working practices constructively
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently; learn quickly; meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment; prioritize workflow; and adjust to frequent change
• A resilient individual; who can operate independently; effectively counsel internal clients by providing clear and concise advice; and work for long-term; sustainable change
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Capable of building positive relationships within Hendrick Health ; including welcoming others and taking opportunities to help others to achieve their objectives
• An excellent listener with a high degree of curiosity and appetite for learning
• Highly responsive and service-oriented with superior legal and business judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving

Designated Driver
• Yes