Associate General Counsel (or Senior Associate General Counsel)

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

This position may be filled as either Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel depending on individual experience and qualifications. Associate General Counsel reports to OUH’s Chief Legal Counsel, or a Senior Associate General Counsel, and is responsible for assisting the CLO with the management of the legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions of the company, as well as anticipated or pending litigation and business transactions. Associate General Counsel provides comprehensive legal advice and support concerning all aspects of health care services provided at OUH facilities. Oversees outside counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law.
• A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards is preferred.
• Prior law firm experience or previous in-house experience.
• Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to get licensed within twelve months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising providers and health care entities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar software).
• Strong personal and professional integrity, principles and knowledge.
• Strong customer service orientation, self-motivated, organized, a team player.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong executive presence and superb interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to multi-task and be extremely responsive to a high volume of diverse requests.
• Strong legal analytical research, drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage a team of professionals and lead a departmental function.

Responsibilities

• Working with CLO or other senior attorneys.
• Work closely with designated departments as necessary to respond to and resolve state and federal agency complaints/claims and anticipated or pending litigation.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, as necessary.
• Conduct legal research, as necessary.
• Assist with the review and development of policies and procedures.
• Assist with responding to subpoenas and requests for production of documents.
• Provide education and support on operational and regulatory matters relating to OUH facilities and business adherence to OUH policy, and alignment with company strategy, core values, mission and vision.
• Work with and manage outside counsel selected to assist with large and complicated legal matters, transactions, employment matters, and litigation.
• Provide education and support for designated committees from time to time.
• Communicate effectively with executives and management regarding legal implications of business strategies, policies, procedures, pending or anticipated litigation, and other activities.
• Review and analyze arrangements between OUH and other parties on compliance for applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Give training presentations from time-to-time on legal issues that pertain to OUH and applicable healthcare or business issues.
• Ensure deliverables and performance metrics are met.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• Medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree