SVP and General Counsel

University of Maryland Medical System

Baltimore, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Academic Research, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Best Practices, Business Strategy, Channel Strategies, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Corporate Governance, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Trend Analysis, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Matrix Management, Medicine, Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiation Skills, Network Integration, Nonprofit, Operations Research, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Statutory Laws, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Baltimore, MD

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Requirements

Job Summary:

The SVP and General Counsel serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and principal legal advisor to the President & Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, responsible for leading the legal strategy and function across the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).

This role extends beyond traditional legal oversight to serve as a strategic enterprise advisor, enabling the organization to achieve its mission, growth objectives, and long-term sustainability in a complex and evolvinghealthcare environment. The General Counsel provides expert guidance on legal, regulatory, and governance matters, while helping to shape enterprise strategy, support transformational initiatives, and ensure effective risk management across a multi-entity academic health system.

This leader sets the tone for legal excellence, ethical governance, and regulatory integrity, ensuring UMMS operates with the highest standards while advancing innovation, academic medicine, and patient care.

Primary Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

Executive Leadership and Strategy

Serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and Board of Directors on legal, regulatory, and governance matters
Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, contributing to enterprise strategy, growth initiatives, and system transformation
Anticipate and interpret emerging legal and regulatory trends, advising leadership on risk, opportunity, and strategic direction
Support system-wide priorities, including clinical growth, access, workforce strategy, and innovation

Governance and Board Engagement

Provide leadership and counsel on corporate governance and Board operations, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements
Support Board committees and governance structures across a complex, multi-entity organization
Ensure effective governance of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and affiliated entities

Legal Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management

Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with organizational priorities
Lead enterprise legal risk management, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risk
Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Internal Audit to ensure alignment and effective oversight across the enterprise

Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Leadership

Provide expert guidance on federal and state healthcare regulations, including CMS, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, EMTALA, and related frameworks
Navigate regulatory requirements impacting academic medicine, research, and clinical operations
Represent the organization with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders as appropriate

Transactions, Growth, and Strategic Partnerships

Lead legal strategy for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic affiliations
Support physician alignment models, academic partnerships, and research collaborations
Enable innovation through legal guidance on new care delivery models, digital health, and emerging initiatives

Litigation, Investigations, and Dispute Resolution

Oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters across the system
Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal representation
Direct internal investigations and ensure appropriate resolution and reporting

Labor, Employment, and Workforce Strategy

Provide legal oversight of labor and employment matters, including workforce strategy, labor relations, and employment compliance
Partner with Human Resources leadership to support a complex and evolving workforce environment

Legal Department Leadership and Operations

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing legal department, including attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure efficient delivery of legal services
Oversee outside counsel strategy, legal spend, and operational performance

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical, operational, academic, and administrative leaders, as well as regulators and external partners
Serve as a key ambassador for UMMS in legal, regulatory, and industry settings

Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to align legal strategy with enterprise priorities and long-term organizational goals
Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented solutions
Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Sound judgment and decisiveness in complex, high-risk situations
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences
Proven ability to lead within a complex, matrixed organization undergoing transformation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Deep commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a culture of accountability and compliance

Education & Experience - Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in Maryland or ability to obtain
Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience, including significant experience in a complex, highly regulated environment
At least 7 years of senior legal leadership experience (e.g., General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives and Boards of Directors
Extensive experience in healthcare law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation management
Proven track record of developing and executing enterprise-wide legal and compliance strategies
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing legal teams

Education & Experience - Preferred

Experience within a large academic health system or integrated delivery network
Experience supporting academic medicine, research enterprises, and physician organizations
Prior experience leading legal strategies for complex mergers, acquisitions, and partnershipsFamiliarity with multi-entity, nonprofit health system governance structures

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $846,000.00 - $1,003,500
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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SVP and General Counsel

University of Maryland Medical System

Baltimore, MD

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University of Maryland Medical System

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