Associate General Counsel
About The Position
The Associate General Counsel is part of the Litigation Group in The Ohio State University Office of Legal Affairs and provides legal advice and services to the Wexner Medical Center on litigation and healthcare legal matters. The role covers litigation strategy, dispute resolution, claims management, patient care-related issues, medical staff matters, and business and operational concerns. The attorney works independently and in close collaboration with the Senior Associate General Counsel responsible for OSUWMC litigation, and works with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, outside counsel, and Medical Center stakeholders to investigate, defend, and resolve litigation-related matters. The Associate General Counsel may help provide legal education and training to Medical Center personnel on litigation trends, professional liability matters, healthcare law developments, document preservation obligations, and organizational policies and procedures. The position also collaborates with attorneys and staff throughout the Office of Legal Affairs on matters affecting the University and Medical Center and performs special projects and other duties as assigned. The position carries the designation of Assistant Attorney General of the State of Ohio, and the successful candidate must be approved by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office before hire.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Member of the Ohio Bar or eligible to practice law in Ohio within one year or less.
- At least 6 years of legal practice.
- Excellent analytical, communication, advocacy, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate integrity, excellent judgment, diligence, discretion, teamwork, inclusiveness, calmness, and adaptability.
- Approval by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- 8 to 12 years of legal practice preferred.
- Significant litigation experience, particularly in healthcare, professional liability, employment, governmental, or complex civil litigation.
- Experience representing hospitals, healthcare systems, academic medical centers, governmental entities, public institutions, or other complex organizations.
- Experience independently managing litigation matters, collaborating with outside counsel, participating in discovery and witness preparation, evaluating expert opinions, developing litigation strategy, and advising institutional clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and services to the Wexner Medical Center on litigation and healthcare legal matters.
- Advise on litigation strategy, dispute resolution, claims management, patient care-related issues, medical staff matters, and business and operational concerns.
- Work with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, outside counsel, and Medical Center stakeholders to investigate, defend, and resolve litigation-related matters.
- Assist with legal education and training for Medical Center personnel on litigation trends, professional liability, healthcare law developments, document preservation, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff throughout the Office of Legal Affairs on matters affecting the University and Medical Center.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
