Parkland Health · 19 hours ago
Associate General Counsel
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expParkland Health is an organization focused on providing healthcare services, and they are seeking an Associate General Counsel to contribute to the Legal Affairs Department. The role involves providing strategic legal advice and managing various legal and regulatory matters, particularly in the healthcare sector.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and manages legal services for assigned functional area within the Parkland system, including contractual, business, employment, healthcare, regulatory, and operational matters
Reviews and drafts governance documents, including various committee and policy documents in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
May manage litigation against Parkland, including pre-litigation investigation, document preservation and discovery practice, preparing for and attending key meetings, mediations, depositions, and trial and appellate proceedings
May advise on medical staff, real estate, employment, regulatory, compliance, construction, public law, and procurement matters
Advises on and oversees internal investigations, grievances, and appeals related to compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies
Advises Parkland's Board of Managers within assigned areas of responsibility
Analyzes and reviews contracts, including agreements for clinical services, managed care and commercial payor relationships, complex transactions including key business arrangements, purchasing, employment, real estate transactions, business associate agreements, construction services, professional services, research affiliation, and other documents related to the operations of a large public, safety net, academic health system
Analyzes system entities' operational arrangements to ensure compliance with applicable laws
Manages and coordinates with outside counsel as needed, ensures timely review of their invoices and expenses in accord with Parkland's Outside Counsel Engagement Guidelines
May advise on responses to public information requests and related proceedings
Maintains knowledge of relevant legal developments in state and federal laws and regulations, and healthcare industry trends relevant to assigned functional areas
Supports Parkland's government relations functions as needed
Using analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills and good judgment, identifies potential solutions to legal and other problems. Implements timely decisions independently, or after appropriate consultation with Legal Affairs or Parkland system leadership
Responds to requests for information and legal guidance
Provides counsel and case/matter coordination for Parkland to ensure timely and effective legal intervention/representation. Works closely with Parkland personnel, physicians, and outside counsel, as appropriate, regarding matter/case due diligence, preparation and/or handling. With regarding to disputes or claims, as applicable, works closely with Parkland personnel, physicians, and outside counsel, as appropriate, regarding case investigation, discovery, strategy, and trial developments. Answers inquiries, schedules conferences, and maintains files and related communications to advance matters/cases appropriately while providing overall matter/case coordination
Reviews legal documents and advises Parkland on policies, internal and external correspondence and other business activities as needed to ensure efficient, organized Parkland operations and legal/regulatory compliance
Provides strategic advice and guidance, and assists in implementing necessary practices, procedures, and/or policies to promote effective, efficient, and compliant activities that minimize legal and regulatory risk to Parkland
Keeps supervisor informed of strategic and important activities and matters and proactively aligns with supervisor, as appropriate, on matters of strategy and importance to areas of responsibility
Serves on and/or staff Parkland system committees as selected or assigned
Maintains a positive working relationship with Parkland employees and management, vendors, representatives of other hospitals, outside counsel, government representatives and other professionals to ensure optimal communication and cooperation among all Parkland service providers
Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding regarding duties and areas of responsibility
Maintains regular, in-person communications with clients and stakeholders as they may desire to ensure operational awareness and dedicated legal support
Works with Legal Affairs staff to ensure timely entry of relevant information in matter management system with corresponding audit responses and legal holds when appropriate
Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, workflows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding
Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department
Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland
Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge
Qualification
Required
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of law practice experience with a preference towards healthcare industry transactions, regulatory investigations, labor/employment law, litigation, medical malpractice, healthcare industry and/or governmental entity vendor/commercial contracts, health plan operations, provider/payor issues, hospital operations and/or risk management functions
Must have a current Texas license to practice law in good standing; OR, must pursue 'Admission without Examination' as outlined based on reciprocity as outlined by the most recent standards established by the State Bar of Texas resulting in receipt of a Texas law license within 9 months of hire date
Must maintain good standing as a licensed attorney with the State Bar of Texas or an equivalent state bar association after admission
Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of Parkland system personnel
Must be a good team player, able to work well with colleagues and other departments, and to coordinate effectively with internal and outside legal counsel in appropriate circumstances
Must have good investigative skills
Must be organized, detail oriented and have excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
Must have critical thinking and practical strategy skills as applied to hospital/ healthcare business
Must be able to quickly analyze operational information and provide first-line legal advice
Must be willing to participate in 24/7 attorney on-call schedule (currently, one week every 7-8 weeks)
Must be willing to learn new areas of healthcare operations and law sufficient to support an innovative, dynamic academic medical center
Must be willing to effectively manage outside counsel and Legal Affairs paralegals and other staff
Company
Parkland Health
Parkland Health first opened its doors in 1894 and is now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frederick Cerise
President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard Humphrey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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