Corporate Counsel

Horizon Healthcare Services•Newark, NJ

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel position provides transactional, regulatory, and other corporate legal services in support of their assigned practice group, or in connection with certain corporate functions or business initiatives. The Corporate Counsel will consult with their practice group leadership when issues are significant.

Requirements

JD degree from ABA-accredited law school required.
One year of experience at a law department, law firm, or other relevant experience addressing complex business and/or legal matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Business acumen and judgment, including ability to place legal risk in proper business context.
Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and associates in key business areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare industry or regulated industries preferred.
Knowledge of Contracts law and other relevant concepts across technology and intellectual property, as appropriate.
Knowledge of Health law or health care compliance, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Assisting on transactional matters, including commercial contracts and negotiations pertaining to the Company’s supplier, services, and real estate.
Advising/counseling across assigned functions related to the organization’s legal rights and obligations.
Providing legal counsel in business-related areas of expertise and identifying/assessing risk.
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to operational matters.
Liaising with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.
Liaising with regulators in certain jurisdictions, as necessary.
Performing other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.