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OU Health · 11 hours ago

Senior Associate General Counsel - Contracts

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $225K/yr

3+ years exp

OU Health is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel - Contracts to assist the Chief Legal Counsel with managing legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions. The role involves providing legal advice on healthcare services, overseeing outside counsel, and managing junior legal staff while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CareOncology

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the work of junior attorneys, paralegals and outside counsel, providing consistent and constructive feedback

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeGeneral corporate lawHealth care lawContract negotiationLegal researchFederal healthcare lawsState healthcare lawsProject managementMS Office proficiencyCustomer service orientationJudgmentDiscretionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution required

10 years of progressive leadership experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law required

Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to get licensed within twelve months

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

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

Preferred

A minimum of 7 years of general contracting experience strongly preferred

A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws preferred

Prior law firm, in-house, health care transactions, GPOs, as well as AI, IT, medical equipment/supplies, real estate and supply chain contracting experience preferred

At least 3-5 years of experience in general corporate law, litigation, and/or health care law, with a minimum of 3 years of general contracting experience strongly preferred

A strong academic background and working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards is preferred

Experience advising providers and health care entities is desired