Associate Corporate Counsel - Irvine, CA

Providence • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Counsel to be responsible, under the guidance of a Senior Corporate Counsel and Corporate Counsel, for providing general legal services and assigned specific projects for the Providence St. Joseph Health ("PSJH") ministries. The Associate Counsel provides legal advice, consultation, and policy analysis and interpretations of numerous areas of law and policy and conducts research and analysis to provide policy recommendations. Responsibilities also include preparing written opinions and guidance for the executive management teams and other internal clients and drafts and reviewing contracts for the organization, with emphasis on physician and vendor agreements. The Associate Counsel keeps informed of opinions, orders, decisions and developments relating to hospital and physician legal requirements, and other matters of interest, and strives to carry out the essential position accountabilities in a timely manner in response to client needs. The ability to work in a team setting is essential. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Strategic and Management Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree from an accredited law school, or the equivalent.
• Admission to one of the following footprint State Bars: WA, OR, CA, AK, TX, NM, MT. Individual may reside outside of these 7 states within 1 year of hire.
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare-related field such as a private law firm, in-house legal setting, or public/regulatory organization.

Responsibilities

• providing general legal services and assigned specific projects
• providing legal advice, consultation, and policy analysis and interpretations of numerous areas of law and policy
• conducting research and analysis to provide policy recommendations
• preparing written opinions and guidance for the executive management teams and other internal clients
• drafts and reviewing contracts for the organization, with emphasis on physician and vendor agreements
• keeps informed of opinions, orders, decisions and developments relating to hospital and physician legal requirements, and other matters of interest
• strives to carry out the essential position accountabilities in a timely manner in response to client needs

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree