VP & General Counsel - Weirton

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President & General Counsel is responsible for serving as the on-site General Counsel of Weirton with the assistance, as needed, of the Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, Assistant Vice Presidents (“AVPs”) and Vice President & General Counsel (North Region) (the “North General Counsel”).

Requirements

Juris Doctor.
West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility.
At least 5 years of substantial experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with substantive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other instruments documenting arrangements and transactions between parties.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.
Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of academic medical center operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as an Associate General Counsel of WVUHS.
Serves as the on-site General Counsel of Weirton with the assistance, as needed, of the other Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, AVPs and of the North General Counsel.
Serves as an integrated component of WVUHS's Legal Services Department and Weirton’s Leadership Team.
Oversee the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of Weirton, its subsidiaries, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and day-to-day legal issues.
Assists WVUHS Litigation Counsel, as needed, with the handling of malpractice, employment, and other lawsuits against Weirton, its subsidiaries, and handles such matters directly.
Assists Associate General Counsels, AVPs, and the North General Counsel, as needed, with the handling of transactions involving Weirton, its subsidiaries, and handles such matters directly.
Oversee Medical Staff, credentialing, and licensing matters involving Weirton, its subsidiaries, and its physicians with the assistance, as needed, of Associate General Counsels, AVPs, and the North General Counsel.
Assists the Corporate Compliance Officers of WVUHS and Weirton, as needed, on compliance matters.
Selects or participates in the selection of the outside counsel to advise and represent Weirton and its subsidiaries.
Oversees or participates in the oversight of such outside counsel.
Stays up to date on developments in the law.
Develops and implements an appropriate educational program for the Boards of Directors, officers, and employees with respect to applicable laws and their legal duties and responsibilities.
Performs such other duties as requested by the North General Counsel and President & CEO of Weirton.