Director Assistant General Counsel

Baylor Scott & White Health • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Director Assistant General Counsel plans, directs, and advises the legal function for Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), providing specialized legal guidance to provider organizations, health plans, and accountable care organizations. The role develops and implements legal policies, procedures, and practices; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and manages, develops, reviews, and negotiates legal documents, agreements, contracts, and reports. Matters may include litigation, joint ventures, physician groups, complex contracts, and commercial transactions. The role reviews BSWH communications, contracts, documents, filings, and press releases; interprets laws and regulations for senior leadership; advises on proposed legislation and legal changes; and identifies, monitors, and addresses legal risk. It protects and advocates for BSWH’s legal interests and represents the organization in interactions with patients, vendors, suppliers, government entities, and regulatory agencies. The position works closely with senior leadership, risk management, compliance, operations, and other stakeholders to prevent violations and promote legal compliance.

As a system Director, this role translates strategic plans and goals into action for its area, makes final judgments on operational matters, and ensures goals are achieved. It recommends policies and organizational changes, plans and executes projects and initiatives, and directs departmental or area operations with responsibility for staffing, processes, budgets, and costs. It also manages and advises subordinates to meet schedules, resolve technical problems, and monitor performance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience practicing healthcare law.
• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting integrated delivery systems with a health plan and accountable care organization.
• Current law license in the U.S. state of residence.
• Must obtain a Texas law license within 6–14 months of hire.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Health Law board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the legal function for the assigned area of responsibility at BSWH.
• Recommends and implements strategic and operational plans and priorities for legal services aligned with BSWH business goals.
• Directs legal services for corporate, operational, and health care matters; writes, reviews, edits, and finalizes agreements, reports, viewpoints, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Partners with and advises senior leadership on legal, regulatory, and risk management matters, applying an understanding of BSWH acute care hospitals, clinics, and affiliates.
• Manages and conducts research into legal and risk management issues and stays current on legislation, trends, issues, and best practices in assigned areas.
• Prepares, reviews, and assists in negotiating complex contracts; assesses liability and damages; and develops defenses to resolve claims successfully.
• Advises on laws, regulations, and court viewpoints and directs preparation of legal interpretations outlining facts and conclusions.
• Coordinates communication with other attorneys to provide legal advice on business matters as needed.
• Identifies legal and business risks and offers effective, situation-specific solutions.
• Reviews policies and programs to assess legal risk, reach conclusions, and communicate impacts to BSWH.
• Develops, implements, and monitors legal policies, procedures, and practices and promotes compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manages and advises subordinates, including monitoring performance and helping resolve technical problems.
• Plans and directs area operations, including staffing, processes, budgets, and costs.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, subject to position type and/or level.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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