CONTRACTING ASST GENERAL COUNSEL I

Summary Position Highlights

This position will be a legal advisor and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding business transactions and contracting, including technology contracts, consulting agreements, health care contracting, procurement and related regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts and other business transactions.
• Provide legal advice and identify risks and benefits on business transactions and contracting, including related regulatory compliance.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendation, and assuring legal compliance while applying a balanced, risk-based approach to support operational needs.
• Support contract management efforts of the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.
• Initiate routine meetings with departmental leaders to provide legal advice, recommend updates to practices and procedures, to effectuate contract negotiation and related regulatory compliance.
• Research and special projects assigned by the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.

Credentials and Experience

• Juris Doctor required.
• This individual must be authorized to practice law in the State of Florida and have at least eight (8) years' experience practicing law.
• Must possess State Bar certification; however does not necessarily have to be a Florida Bar Board Certificate.
• Excellent negotiating, interpersonal, business, contract drafting, and writing skills are required with a minimum of six (6) years of related contracting and transactional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Candidate should be able to display excellent organization, problem-solving and computer skills.
• Candidate should possess excellent research, written and verbal communications skills.
• Needs to have positive attitude at all times, robust attention to detail, strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Significant experience supervising and managing paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting professional services, consulting, and other non-clinical services transactions, including advisory, staffing, outsourcing, and other specialized service engagements used by a complex healthcare or life sciences organization.
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements that support service delivery, including software, cloud, subscription, SaaS, and other technology-enabled services.
• Experience advising on data privacy, cybersecurity, confidentiality, and data management considerations in the context of vendor, professional services, and consulting relationships.
• Experience supporting procurement and contracting for equipment and biomedical technologies, including service, maintenance, warranty, and support arrangements.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to business transactions supporting a healthcare or life sciences enterprise, with the ability to identify operational and compliance risks and collaborate with subject-matter experts, as appropriate.