Associate General Counsel

About the role

The Office of Legal Affairs, under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, provides legal representation and advice to the University and all its constituent parts, including the Board of Trustees, the President, the Wexner Medical Center, the Office of Academic Affairs, Student Life, Athletics, Human Resources, Business and Finance, among many others. As one of the largest universities in the nation, Ohio State is a multifaceted and sophisticated institution, with a high-level and leading-edge legal practice that touches nearly every area of law, including litigation, labor and employment law, constitutional law, civil rights law, construction and public contracting, intellectual property, business transactions, real estate, tax and benefits, public safety and criminal law matters, immigration law, sports law, administrative law, health care law, and privacy matters.

As part of the Litigation Group in the Office of Legal Affairs, and under the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Associate General Counsel responsible for OSUWMC litigation, the Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and services to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on a broad range of litigation and healthcare legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services to the Wexner Medical Center on litigation and healthcare legal matters, including litigation strategy, dispute resolution, claims management, patient care-related issues, medical staff matters, and business and operational concerns.
• Work independently and in close collaboration with the Senior Associate General Counsel.
• Work closely with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, outside counsel, and Medical Center stakeholders in the investigation, defense, and resolution of litigation-related matters.
• Assist in providing legal education and training to Medical Center personnel regarding litigation trends, professional liability matters, healthcare law developments, document preservation obligations, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff throughout the Office of Legal Affairs on matters affecting the University and Medical Center.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Member of the Ohio Bar or eligible to practice law in the State of Ohio within one year or less.
• Minimum of 6 years of legal practice (8 to 12 years preferred).
• Significant litigation experience, particularly in healthcare, professional liability, employment, governmental, or complex civil litigation (desirable).
• Experience representing hospitals, healthcare systems, academic medical centers, governmental entities, public institutions, or other complex organizations (desirable).
• Experience independently managing litigation matters, collaborating with outside counsel, participating in discovery and witness preparation, evaluating expert opinions, developing litigation strategy, and advising institutional clients (preferred).
• Excellent analytical, communication, advocacy, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work at the highest professional level with integrity, excellent judgment, diligence, and discretion.
• Demonstrated personal and leadership characteristics of teamwork, inclusiveness, calmness, and adaptability to a broad range of issues, people, and situations.
• Must be approved by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General prior to hire (position carries the designation of Assistant Attorney General of the State of Ohio).

Function: Legal and Compliance | Sub-function: Legal Counsel | Career Band: Individual Contributor – Specialized | Career Level: S4 – Consultant