Assistant General Counsel - Legal - FT - Days - MHS

Memorial Healthcare

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support for the General Counsel and the organization on a variety of legal matters. Performs job duties consistent with safety, legal and regulatory requirements and the organizations values, standards, culture and business practices.

Requirements

strong academic credentials and verbal/written communication skills
outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic and high level of integrity and ethics
detail-orientation
the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action quickly
a skill set that includes the ability to take initiative, think critically, and solve problems.
Strong personal initiative, work ethic and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Doctorate: Doctor of Jurisprudence (Required)
State Bar License (STATE BAR) - State of Florida (FL)
Accredited law school.

Responsibilities

Attends meetings representing the Legal Department and identifies issues related to subject matters discussed.
Conducts research and drafts legal opinions or contracts, collaborating with other counsel as required.
Continually evaluates changes in laws and regulations, communicates those changes to business stakeholders and drafts policy changes, as required.
Investigates and develops solutions to legal issues and reviews/revises basic projects/contracts, as assigned.
Provides legal advice and counsel to clinical and business units in diverse matters affecting the day-to-day activities of the organization.
May monitor and manage outside counsel and outside legal budgets on assigned matters.
Provides support and assistance in developing and writing Standard Practices and policies.
Negotiates with outside parties on legal disputes, including settlements.
Serves as a liaison between the Legal Department and management, outside counsel, governmental/regulatory agencies and/or others as requested by the Legal Department.
Participates in various legal projects.