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NYC Health + Hospitals · 4 days ago

Contract Attorney - Level I

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

2+ years exp

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States, providing essential services to over one million New Yorkers annually. They are seeking a Contract Attorney - Level I to provide operational legal support in contracting and procurement functions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Health CareHome Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Reviews, drafts, and negotiates routine and moderately complex procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and service-level agreements ensuring alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws

Supports the Senior Contract Attorney in managing high-value, high-risk procurement-related contracts by conducting initial legal reviews, preparing draft language, and identifying potential risks for escalation with necessary stakeholders

Ensures contracts contain accurate and appropriate terms and conditions regarding pricing, warranties, liability, indemnification and dispute resolution. Raises exceptions to the Senior Contract Attorney, as needed

Assists procurement and supply chain staff during contract negotiations, providing legal input to ensure fair, compliant, and defensible agreements

Monitors deadlines and renewal dates, ensuring contract obligations are tracked and escalated, if at risk of lapse

Conducts legal research and prepares summaries, memos, and recommendations on procurement-related laws, regulations, and compliance obligations to support institutional deliverables

Assists in drafting training materials and guidance documents for procurement and business units, focusing on contract compliance and standard practices

Prepares reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for review by the Senior Contract Attorney or Chief Contract Officer, as requested

Works in collaboration with business owners, procurement staff, and vendors to facilitate effective contracting processes. Escalates complex legal or regulatory issues to the Senior Contract Attorney

Stays informed on evolving procurement laws and regulations, and reports updates to the Senior Contract Attorney to support institutional compliance

Performs other related duties, as required

Qualification

Contract draftingContract negotiationHIPAANew York State Bar membershipLegal researchAnalytical skillsComputer literacyTransactional experienceCommercial contractingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Admission and active membership to New York State Bar

Two (2) years of experience subsequent to admission to the Bar, in drafting and negotiating contracts under New York law

Preferred

Four (4) years of experience subsequent to admission to the Bar, in drafting and negotiating contracts under New York law

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills

Computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft and Google office suites

Knowledge in HIPAA, New York State/City labor laws, CMS regulations, anti-kickback laws, FOIL, public procurement methods, and vendor diversity requirements (e.g. NYS Executive Law Article 15-A)

Transactional experience is required

Commercial contracting in a healthcare environment