Vice President, Associate General Counsel

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Vice President, Associate General Counsel may have various areas of concentration; for this position, the focus will be in supporting strategy and executive teams in drafting, negotiating and providing legal advice in connection with acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions, affiliation agreements and other strategic arrangements. In addition, the successful candidate may also provide support for other areas such as managed care contracting, hospital operations support, corporate matters, academics, physician enterprise or vendor and IT-related contracting. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President/Deputy General Counsel.

Requirements

BA/BS; JD required.
A minimum of 7 years' experience in the practice of law related to the area of practice to be assigned.
Demonstrated ability to work with and learn information technology programs necessary to the operation of the department and area of practice assigned.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.
Effective project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or otherwise authorized to practice as in-house counsel pursuant to R. 1:27-2.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of, and experience with, relevant state and federal healthcare law and regulations and healthcare operations.
Experience working in an in-house department.
Working with, supervising and providing guidance to paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support and guidance to HMH and its affiliated organizations in the VP, Associate General Counsel`s area of focus. This may include activities such as legal research, legal advice to clients, litigation counsel supervision, and the drafting/negotiating of various documents such as contracts and organizational documents.
Where contract focused, negotiates, drafts and reviews complex contracts prior to execution of the document.
Reviews and drafts policies and procedures for HMH.
Participates in and leads educational programs on pertinent topics for HMH and affiliated organizations' staff. Reviews applicable legislation and case law as necessary.
Reviews, revises and counsels with respect to legal implication of policies, consents, laws, rules, regulations.
Participates in HMH and affiliated organizations' cross functional groups and committees, as appropriate.
Must be able to own and direct a project whether working alone or by directing paraprofessionals in support of such project
Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another without loss of composure or efficiency.
Must be able to provide cross functional leadership to enable the completion of the legal work.
Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully.
Must operate with integrity and at the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Demonstrates an ability to operate with a clear vision that supports HMH's vision, mission and shared values; maintains a 'big picture' view: foresees challenges and opportunities; owns and drives action to deliver results.
Demonstrates an ability to create a collaborative culture through teamwork within the Legal Services Department that enables HMH to accomplish its mission, vision and strategic priorities.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.