Assistant General Counsel - Clinical Research

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is a key member of Cook Children’s legal team and is charged assisting the Sr. VP Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) in protecting the company’s interests and ensure legal compliance in all business practices. Reporting to the CLO, the AVP is a subject matter expert and thought leader who collaborates with and advises key stakeholders, at all levels of leadership, on a wide range of issues. This position provides expert advice on regulatory and legal matters related to System-wide biomedical research, clinical trials, grants, institutional compliance and governance, including the Research and Grants Administration Office (RAO). This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that the System’s activities adhere to all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience in a corporate or healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical agreements, data privacy (including GDPR and US privacy laws), commercial contracts/legal operations, healthcare law, and regulatory compliance.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the State of Texas required.
• Must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Sr. VP Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) in protecting the company’s interests and ensure legal compliance in all business practices.
• Providing expert advice on regulatory and legal matters related to System-wide biomedical research, clinical trials, grants, institutional compliance and governance, including the Research and Grants Administration Office (RAO).
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that the System’s activities adhere to all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level