University of South Alabama · 2 months ago
Associate Counsel - 005301
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of South Alabama’s Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire an Associate Counsel. The role involves providing legal advice to the University’s Board of Trustees and administrators, advising on various legal matters, and representing the University in court.
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Responsibilities
Reports to the General Counsel and provides timely and effective legal advice and counsel to the University of South Alabama’s Board of Trustees, President, administrators and departments, including USA Health, and University affiliates
Advises on business transactions, personnel (including faculty) matters, contracts, and real estate transactions
Interprets local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to state bid law, state public records and open meeting laws, as they apply to the University in general, and USA Health, including its hospitals, faculty practice plan, clinics, and University Authority
Provides day to day health care legal advice for University hospitals and physician groups, including fraud and abuse issues and regulations, HIPAA , EMTALA , certificate of need issues, physician and hospital contracting, and regulatory/reimbursement matters
Develops legal strategies and arguments, conducts research and interviews, and handles other details in preparation for litigation
Prepares and files pleadings and other necessary legal documents with federal and state courts and administrative bodies as appropriate
Represents the University and USA Health in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies, as well as in negotiations, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes, including but not limited to those involving the Equal Opportunity Commission and the Office of Civil Rights
Prepares or assists in preparation of tutorials, presentations, and workshops on various areas of the law as applied to public colleges and universities and academic medical centers
Position will have an emphasis on contract negotiation, drafting, and review
Ability to travel locally and overnight
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required, including emergency availability in the absence of the General Counsel
Related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Completion of a law degree (JD) from an ABA accredited school of law
Four years of recent and relevant legal experience as a licensed attorney
Current licensure with the Alabama State Bar to practice as an attorney-at-law in the state of Alabama
Preferred
Experience in higher education and academic medical center law or health law is preferred
Company
University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is an educational institute that offers various academic courses and programs for students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristen Roberts
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Cannon
Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice President
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