ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

About the role

This is an advanced position. Candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments under the supervision of the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Must be able to lead projects with minimal oversight and to supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as directed. Must be eager to learn and take direction from the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel.

Experience Required

• Six or more years’ experience as an attorney. Health law education and/or experience at a law firm, for the government, or another health system preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the law and related terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills.
• Research and report preparation skills.
• Legal analysis and argument skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.

Skills

A demonstrated ability to systematically:

• Research a variety of statutes, regulations, case law and other legal authorities.
• Professionally and thoroughly investigate various types of factual situations.
• Apply relevant legal authorities to a given factual situation.
• Develop sound and practical legal conclusions about a client’s obligations or opportunities in a given factual situation.
• Present those conclusions to other attorneys, and as requested to managers or other client representatives in an organized, systematic and professional manner.

A demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment

A demonstrated proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products, the Internet, Westlaw and e-mail.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure that our staff have everything they need to succeed both at work and at home.

Awards and Designations

Cooper University Health Care is recognized by many independent, national organizations for our standards of quality, excellence and safety.

Military and Veterans

Cooper is proud to employ veterans and active military from every branch of the armed services as part of our Cooper team. Their contributions to our organization, our community, and our patients are highly valued and appreciated.

Nursing

At Cooper, teamwork, respect and professional development are in our DNA. Be part of our team and on the forefront of innovation at the area’s leading academic health system. A Cooper nurse is ready to learn, ready to teach, and above all – ready first.

Cooper in the Community

We take our role in the community very seriously. With a mission to serve, to heal and to educate, the Cooper Community Health Outreach Team provides several health education programs, presentations and consultations.

Pay

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.