ASST GENERAL COUNSEL I DIGITAL TECH TRANSACTIONS

Moffitt Cancer Center

31d•$152,651 - $232,731

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel I – Digital Technology Transactions provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff on business transactions and contracting, including technology contracts, consulting agreements, healthcare contracting, procurement, and related regulatory compliance. The role guides internal customers on legal matters within assigned areas and supports the execution of documents, policies, and procedures that enable the organization to operate legally, ethically, and efficiently. The position drafts, presents, negotiates, finalizes, and files contracts and other legal agreements, and represents Moffitt in negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations involving external organizations and vendors. Its work includes software, cloud, subscription, SaaS, and other technology contracts; data commercialization and licensing; cybersecurity, data privacy, data management, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology matters; and complex transactions with healthcare and biotechnology partners and academic medical centers. These transactions may involve finance, facility use, technology transfer, and intellectual property protection. The role also supports contract management and regulatory compliance, audits contracts and related documents, educates users of the contract management system, and checks that vendor payments comply with contract terms. It monitors legal and policy developments, drafts institutional policies, investigates legal inquiries and issues, researches legislation and legal decisions, and completes special projects assigned by the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
At least six years of experience practicing law, including a minimum of six years of related contracting and transactional experience.
State Bar certification; Florida Bar Board Certification is not necessarily required.
Negotiation, interpersonal, business, contract-drafting, and writing skills.
Excellent organization, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Experience supervising and managing paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding business transactions and contracting, including technology contracts, consulting agreements, healthcare contracting, procurement, and related regulatory compliance.
Guide internal customers on legal matters within assigned areas and assist with executing documents, policies, and procedures.
Draft, present, negotiate, finalize, and file contracts and other legal agreements.
Represent Moffitt and assigned areas in negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations involving external organizations and vendors.
Draft and negotiate software, cloud, subscription, SaaS, and other technology-related contracts.
Advise on data commercialization and licensing, cybersecurity, data privacy, data management, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology issues.
Lead complex transactions with healthcare and biotechnology industry partners and academic medical centers, including terms involving finance, facility use, technology transfer, and intellectual property protection.
Apply knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to business transactions supporting a healthcare enterprise.
Provide management guidance and support for effective contract management and regulatory compliance.
Audit contracts, agreements, and other regulatory documents for compliance with laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Educate contract management system users and ensure contracts and vendors are properly maintained.
Audit vendor payments made through the contract management system to ensure they comply with contract terms.
Monitor emerging laws and policy developments affecting Moffitt's operations.
Draft institutional policies consistent with best practices and applicable laws and regulations.
Receive and investigate inquiries and issues involving legal matters, including licensure, credentialing, insurance, contracts, and Moffitt policies.
Research state and federal legislation, administrative decisions, and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.
Research and complete special projects assigned by the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.
Perform other duties as assigned.