CONTRACTING ASST GENERAL COUNSEL I

CONTRACTING ASST GENERAL COUNSEL I Tampa, FL Moffitt Business Center at Intellicenter (MBC) General Counsel-Parent Full Time - Day Shift - M-F 8:30am - 5pm Req #: 93843 Apply Now Save Job Saved Share:

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary Position Highlights

This position will be a legal advisor and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding business transactions and contracting, including technology contracts, consulting agreements, health care contracting, procurement and related regulatory compliance. The Assistant General Counsel I will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Draft, present, negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements for various departments.
• Directly support members of management to ensure that all vendors used by each department have an appropriately reviewed and executed agreement on file.
• Assist to protect Moffitts legal interest and maintain its contracting operations in compliance with applicable law.
• Where appropriate, Develop and monitor use of template contracts and other agreements.
• Provide hands-on legal counsel to all levels of management.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendation and assure legal compliance.
• Keep current on new and emerging laws and policy developments impacting Moffitts operations.
• Draft institutional policies in accordance with best practices and within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations.
• Direct and participate in the research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.
• Provide other legal support as directed or as circumstances may require supporting management and protecting Moffitts legal interests.
• Supervise and manage the legal work of in-house paralegals, attorneys as well as outside counsel in support of the OGCs legal and administrative functions. Coordinate and assist in leading the management and staff to support the centralization of the institution's contracting processes and aid in the central storing of these agreements in the contract management system under development.
• Educate management on the processes of effectively using the contract management system and help each department transition to the new system when implemented.
• Supervise and manage the work of one or more paralegals, contract technicians, and attorneys and outside counsel supporting contracting functions.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented attorney with strong drafting and negotiation skills who effectively manages client relationships, works collaboratively across functions, and provides sound legal counsel in support of Moffitt's operations and mission. Preferred candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including procurement and vendor-related contracts that support a healthcare or life sciences enterprise, such as non-clinical services, equipment acquisition, maintenance, professional services, and other operational agreements. The candidate will be comfortable advising business partners on risk allocation, compliance considerations, and practical approaches to achieving business objectives. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to:

• Effectively analyze and interpret general business and procurement contracts, professional agreements, technical procedures, and applicable statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Provide hands-on legal counsel to management and staff and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Procurement, Facilities, Biomed/Clinical Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, and Compliance.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and assure legal compliance while applying a balanced, risk-based approach to support operational needs.
• Effectively communicate with internal clients and external vendors in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Have reliable attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, review and negotiate contracts and other business transactions. Provide legal advice and identify risks and benefits on business transactions and contracting, including related regulatory compliance. Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendation and assuring legal compliance. Support contract management efforts of the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel. Initiate routine meetings with departmental leaders to provide legal advice, recommend updates to practices and procedures, to effectuate contract negotiation and related regulatory compliance. Research and special projects assigned by the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.

Credentials and Experience:

Juris Doctor required. This individual must be authorized to practice law in the State of Florida and have at least eight (8) years experience practicing law. Must possess State Bar certification; however does not necessarily have to be a Florida Bar Board Certificate. Excellent negotiating, interpersonal, business, contract drafting, and writing skills are required with a minimum of six (6) years of related contracting and transactional experience. Bachelors degree in a relevant field is a plus. Candidate should be able to display excellent organization, problem-solving and computer skills. Candidate should possess excellent research, written and verbal communications skills. Needs to have positive attitude at all times, robust attention to detail, strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality. Significant experience supervising and managing paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Experience supporting professional services, consulting, and other non-clinical services transactions, including advisory, staffing, outsourcing, and other specialized service engagements used by a complex healthcare or life sciences organization. Experience drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements that support service delivery, including software, cloud, subscription, SaaS, and other technology-enabled services. Experience advising on data privacy, cybersecurity, confidentiality, and data management considerations in the context of vendor, professional services, and consulting relationships. Experience supporting procurement and contracting for equipment and biomedical technologies, including service, maintenance, warranty, and support arrangements. Strong working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to business transactions supporting a healthcare or life sciences enterprise, with the ability to identify operational and compliance risks and collaborate with subject-matter experts, as appropriate.

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