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Associate General Counsel (or Senior Associate General Counsel)

OU Medicine

Oklahoma City, OK

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SKILLS
Academic Background, Accreditation Standards, Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Attorney, Business Strategy, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cancer, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Congestive Heart Failure, Contract Creation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Law, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Facilities Management, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, News Reporting, Oncology, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Oklahoma City, OK
POSTED
2 days ago
## **Position Title:**Associate General Counsel (or Senior Associate General Counsel)## **Department:**Legal## **Job Description:**## This position may be filled as either Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel depending on individual experience and qualifications.**General Description:** Associate General Counsel reports to OUH's Chief Legal Counsel, or a Senior Associate General Counsel, and is responsible for assisting the CLO with the management of the legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions of the company, as well as anticipated or pending litigation and business transactions. Associate General Counsel provides comprehensive legal advice and support concerning all aspects of health care services provided at OUH facilities. Oversees outside counsel.**Essential** **Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.** Working with CLO or other senior attorneys.* Work closely with designated departments as necessary to respond to and resolve state and federal agency complaints/claims and anticipated or pending litigation.* Review, draft and negotiate contracts, as necessary.* Conduct legal research, as necessary.* Assist with the review and development of policies and procedures.* Assist with responding to subpoenas and requests for production of documents.* Provide education and support on operational and regulatory matters relating to OUH facilities and business adherence to OUH policy, and alignment with company strategy, core values, mission and vision.* Work with and manage outside counsel selected to assist with large and complicated legal matters, transactions, employment matters, and litigation.* Provide education and support for designated committees from time to time.* Communicate effectively with executives and management regarding legal implications of business. strategies, policies, procedures, pending or anticipated litigation, and other activities.* Review and analyze arrangements between OUH and other parties on compliance for applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.* Give training presentations from time-to-time on legal issues that pertain to OUH and applicable healthcare or business issues.* Ensure deliverables and performance metrics are met.**General Responsibilities:** * Performs other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution.**Experience:** At least 3-5 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law. A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards is preferred, as well as prior law firm experience or previous in-house experience.**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)** **Required:** Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to get licensed within twelve months.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Experience advising providers and health care entities is desired.* Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar software) is required.* Strong personal and professional integrity, principles and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices.* Strong customer service orientation, be self-motivated, organized, a team player and work well in high-energy, fast-paced environment.* Excellent project management skills, the ability to execute on plan, deliver results and manage external legal costs.* Strong executive presence, have superb interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the company, including top executives, managers, and outside counsel.* As this position will involve handling confidential matters, good judgment and discretion are necessary, as well as a working knowledge of applicable privileges to protect confidentiality.* Ability to multi-task and be extremely responsive to a high volume of diverse requests.* Strong legal analytical research, drafting, negotiation and communication skills required to: a) identify and manage complex legal issues; b) develop and implement creative solutions; and c) regularly advise on matters of strategic importance.* Proven ability to manage a team of professionals and lead a departmental function.#cb## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**### **OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.**### **Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.*
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