Senior Associate General Counsel or Associate General Counsel

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This position may be filled as either Senior Associate General Counsel (10+ years' experience) or Associate General Counsel (3-5 years' experience)- depending on experience, expertise, and qualifications.

In-house, health care transactions, corporate and payor contracting experience is preferred for both levels. See below for minimum qualifications for either level.

General Description: Associate General Counsel reports to OUH’s Chief Legal Counsel, or a Senior Associate General Counsel, and is responsible for assisting the CLO with the management of the legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions of the company, as well as anticipated or pending litigation and business transactions.   Associate General Counsel provides comprehensive legal advice and support concerning all aspects of health care services provided at OUH facilities. Oversees outside counsel.

Essential Responsibilities:  Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Working with CLO or other senior attorneys.

• Work closely with designated departments as necessary to respond to and resolve state and federal agency complaints/claims and anticipated or pending litigation.

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, as necessary.

• Conduct legal research, as necessary.

• Assist with the review and development of policies and procedures.

• Assist with responding to subpoenas and requests for production of documents.

• Provide education and support on operational and regulatory matters relating to OUH facilities and business adherence to OUH policy, and alignment with company strategy, core values, mission and vision.

• Work with and manage outside counsel selected to assist with large and complicated legal matters, transactions, employment matters, and litigation.

• Provide education and support for designated committees from time to time.

• Communicate effectively with executives and management regarding legal implications of business. strategies, policies, procedures, pending or anticipated litigation, and other activities.

• Review and analyze arrangements between OUH and other parties on compliance for applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.

• Give training presentations from time-to-time on legal issues that pertain to OUH and applicable healthcare or business issues.

• Ensure deliverables and performance metrics are met. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Associate General Counsel:

Education: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law.  A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards is preferred, as well as prior law firm experience or previous in-house experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to get licensed within twelve months.

Minimum Qualifications Senior Associate General Counsel:

Education: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution required.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law required.  A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards preferred. Prior law firm, in-house, health care transactions, corporate and payor contracting experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to get licensed within twelve months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Experience advising providers and health care entities is desired. 

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar software) is required.

• Strong personal and professional integrity, principles and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices.

• Strong customer service orientation, be self-motivated, organized, a team player and work well in high-energy, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent project management skills, the ability to execute on plan, deliver results and manage external legal costs. 

• Strong executive presence, have superb interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the company, including top executives, managers, and outside counsel.

• As this position will involve handling confidential matters, good judgment and discretion are necessary, as well as a working knowledge of applicable privileges to protect confidentiality.

• Ability to multi-task and be extremely responsive to a high volume of diverse requests.

• Strong legal analytical research, drafting, negotiation and communication skills required to: a) identify and manage complex legal issues; b) develop and implement creative solutions; and c) regularly advise on matters of strategic importance.

• Proven ability to manage a team of professionals and lead a departmental function.

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