Sr Counsel

About The Job

General Summary of Position: Responsible for providing legal support to MedStar Health, its subsidiaries/affiliates, and Corporate/Shared Services departments including Human Resources, Medical Affairs, Nursing Affairs, Materials Management, Real Estate/Facilities, Information Technology, Performance Transformation, Marketing/Strategic Planning, and other Corporate Functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Employment Law, and be local to the DMV area.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as counsel and advisor responsible for identifying, addressing, and managing legal needs in support of MedStar Health, its subsidiaries/affiliates, and Corporate/Shared Services departments. Corporate Functions may include Human Resources, Medical Affairs, Nursing Affairs, Materials Management, Real Estate/Facilities, Information Technology, Performance Transformation, Marketing/Strategic Planning.
• Assists with corporate governance, compliance, and audit matters.
• Communicates clearly and promptly both in writing and verbally with all levels of management and with other members of the Legal Department on legal and other business/operational issues.
• Conducts complex legal analyses and develops timely legal solutions to business problems including complex contracting, business transactions, and operational needs. Manages legal processes related to such matters.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. Effectively manages Department resources to achieve objectives of MedStar and the Department.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of healthcare business as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting MedStar.
• Manages litigation, dispute resolutions, government and internal investigations, and compliance matters including but not limited to employment discrimination charges and class actions.
• Manages outside counsel as needed, including serving as an interface with outside counsel and business clients.
• Manages subpoena compliance, document production, and e-discovery processes on behalf of the company.
• Provides advice and counsel to executive staff on wide range of legal issues relating to litigation, business, and transactional matters.
• Provides support on patient care legal matters including medical decision-making, informed consent, end of life, and other issues. Participates in attorney on-call schedule as determined by Legal Department.
• Reviews and negotiates commercial contracts including purchase agreements, management agreements, affiliation agreements, licensing agreements, and other contracts.
• Works collaboratively with peers and internal clients.

Qualifications

• Jurisprudence doctorate from an accredited law school required
• 7 years experience in health law and other related areas including 5 years in a law firm or government agency with involvement in such matters required
• Member in good standing of a State Bar required

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment
• Leadership and people management
• Basic computer skills

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $250,835.00 - USD $339,365.00 /Yr.