Associate Counsel - Contracts

Cleveland Clinic

20h • Remote

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide substantive legal services to clients while maintaining positive, confidential client relationships through consultation and communication. The role is a dedicated legal resource for Supply Chain, IT, and vendor technology, with a primary focus on reviewing agreements and contracts. The attorney will handle a high volume of contracts—approximately 200–400 per year—and support a wide range of legal matters across the organization.

The position works remotely from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates must reside in Ohio, Nevada, or Florida. The attorney will maintain expertise in relevant legal areas, advise department members about legal developments, support compliance, respond to requests for legal advice, help make legal services effective, and collaborate on projects and teams within the Law Department and the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Two to five years of attorney and/or comparable direct experience in a legal specialty.
• Member in good standing of a state bar, or ability to become a member within a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing legal services.
• Ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Extensive experience in contract review and negotiation, such as supply chain, IT, vendor technology, or general business contracts.
• Must reside in Ohio, Nevada, or Florida.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods, travel throughout the hospital system, operate a computer and other office equipment, and communicate and exchange accurate information, including delivering training in person and virtually.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Complete controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and related privacy regulations.
• Contract review experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise and advise appropriate department members regarding legal developments within areas of expertise.
• Seek opportunities to maintain compliance within areas of the law.
• Provide timely responses to requests for legal advice for assigned areas.
• Identify and implement measures to provide effective legal services to the organization.
• Collaborate and provide leadership on projects and teams within the Law Department and the organization.
• Review and negotiate a high volume of contracts, including agreements relating to Supply Chain, IT, vendor technology, and general business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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