Associate General Counsel - Business Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Associate General Counsel - Business Attorney

## Job Summary
The Associate General Counsel – Business Attorney at Morehouse School of Medicine plays a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the administrative and business operations of the academic medical center. This role has a reporting relationship to the Senior Associate General Counsel and SVP General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (“General Counsel”). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in healthcare and business law, have exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

## Primary Responsibilities
- Contract Review and Negotiation: Assist business leaders with the review, draft, and negotiation of a variety of contracts, agreements, and transactions involving the academic medical center, including vendor agreements, partnerships, leases, and service contracts. Ensure contracts comply with institutional policy and legal standards. Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive guidance to mitigate risks in contracting to best protect the institution.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with relevant laws and regulations in the healthcare and academic sectors. Advise internal stakeholders on compliance matters related to healthcare regulations, privacy laws, research compliance, and other applicable regulations.
- Risk Management: Provide support needed for Office of General Counsel to collaborate with operational teams to develop risk management strategies and policies.
- Corporate Governance: Assist Senior Associate General Counsel with supporting the Corporate Secretary in the management of corporate governance matters, including board meetings, bylaws review, and the review of governance policies.
- Strategic Legal Advice: Provide legal support needed for Office of General Counsel’s provision of guidance on complex legal issues impacting the academic medical center’s operations and growth.
- Dispute Resolution: Assist in managing legal disputes, investigations, and potential litigation. Work closely with outside counsel, if necessary, to ensure effective resolution.
- Training and Education: Support training sessions for staff on relevant transactional legal topics, compliance, and best practices for contract negotiation.
- Collaboration and Communication: Communicate legal advice and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner to internal business units. Support collaboration with internal business units, to engage external partners and lead conversations with external counsel in order to achieve organizational goals.

## Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with Georgia State Bar Association
- Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on healthcare law, business law, or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and industry standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic medical center or healthcare institution
- Background in corporate governance and transactional work
- Prior experience in a legal or compliance role within an academic medical center or otherwise the healthcare industry
- Prior experience in mergers and acquisitions

## Salary
Salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

## Vaccination Requirements
In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Morehouse School of Medicine is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine before their start date. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or religious belief may request an accommodation (., an exemption) to this requirement. This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

## Application Instructions
Please ensure that you complete the application in its entirety. Do not use See Resume or similar phrases in place of completing the application in full.

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents:
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Writing Sample
- Professional License
- Other Document

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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Complete the application in its entirety and submit the required documents.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, Active membership in good standing with Georgia State Bar Association, Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on healthcare law, business law, or a related field, In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and industry standards

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