Deputy General Counsel

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

About The Position

About UofL Health: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description: Position Summary and Purpose The Deputy General Counsel serves as a senior legal advisor within the academic healthcare system, providing strategic, solutions-oriented legal counsel on a broad range of healthcare, academic and operational matters. This role partners closely with executive leadership, clinical leaders, department chairs, and administrative teams to support the mission, values, and strategic priorities of the organization. The Deputy General Counsel acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and may serve as second-in-command for the legal function. This position leads and manages complex legal matters, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides high-quality legal services in a fast paced and multifaceted academic healthcare environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive legal experience within the healthcare environment. In-house experience preferred but not required.
Active license to practice law in the state of Kentucky or ability to obtain licensure by hire date.
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare regulatory law, hospital operations and academic medical center environments.
Strong contract negotiation and drafting experience.
Ability to manage a broad portfolio of matters and independently handle complex legal issues.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with executives, clinical leaders, faculty, and administrative staff.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events,
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or working within an academic healthcare system or university affiliated medical center preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice on healthcare regulatory matters (including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, accreditation standards).
Advise on academic medical center issues, including physician employment, graduate medical education, research compliance, and clinical training agreements.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including physician agreements, affiliation agreements, research agreements, business associate agreements, and vendor contracts.
Support enterprise wide legal strategy, risk mitigation, and policy development.
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on legal implications of operational decisions, partnerships, and organizational initiatives.
Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, HR, Research Administration, medical staff office, and clinical teams to ensure adherence to federal and state laws and regulations.
Identify potential legal risks and recommend proactive strategies to minimize exposure.
Support investigations and responses related to compliance matters, patient care issues, privacy concerns, and regulatory audits.
Provide legal support for academic partnerships, clinical training programs, faculty governance, and research activities.
Advise on medical staff bylaws, credentialing, privileging, and peer review processes.
Assist in managing legal aspects of system initiatives, clinical program development, and organizational growth.
Serve as a key advisor and delegate for the Chief Legal Officer.
Lead or oversee legal staff, outside counsel, and internal project teams as assigned.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities for members of the legal team.
Manage multiple complex projects and legal matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.