Temple Health – Temple University Health System · 19 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTemple Health is seeking an Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary to serve in its Legal Department. This role involves ensuring that governance documents are prepared and maintained, managing conflict of interest programs, and providing governance counsel within a rigorous legal framework at a leading academic medical center.
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Hiring Manager
Meghan Leube, MHA
Responsibilities
Organizing, planning and attending Board and Committee meetings in conjunction with Temple Health executives and Board and Committee Chairs; availability to attend occasional early-morning and evening Board and Committee meetings is required
Preparing and reviewing materials for Board and Committee meetings, including executive presentations, resolutions, meeting minutes and other governance documents, which adhere to laws and regulations applicable to an academic medical center and to a high-profile non-profit organization
Overseeing and implementing various conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policies applicable to members of the Board of Directors, Committee Members and executive management
Qualification
Required
Holds a J.D. with excellent academic credentials
Brings 3+ years of experience in a top law firm and/or sophisticated corporate legal department
Legal experience advising clients in a corporate, transactional, sophisticated commercial litigation, tax and/or non-profit setting is desirable but not required
Has a current Pennsylvania bar admission or admission in another jurisdiction with the ability and interest in becoming licensed to practice in Pennsylvania
Preferred
A seasoned and effective lawyer. Demonstrates a high degree of client acceptability, with a high level of confidence exhibited in client interactions. Possesses excellent client-service skills and an ability to interact with and effectively advise senior business leaders
Executive Presence. Demonstrates the ability to establish credibility at senior organizational levels and win respect from all organizational levels. In key client interactions, presents ideas logically, assertively and effectively. Facilitates consensus and uses it effectively to resolve conflict and overcome resistance
Strong and effective judgment. Thinks logically and exercises well-developed and independent judgment to produce creative and constructive solutions under pressure. Demonstrates experienced and seasoned strategic and analytic approach to solving clients' legal needs
Demonstrates professional and personal ethics and integrity
High-level creative problem solver. Handles and brings complex and sophisticated legal matters to a successful conclusion with minimal supervision. Can resolve, or lead the resolution of, critical legal issues faced by Temple Health and its leadership with a focus on identifying and adding enterprise value
High level of industry. Shows a self-reliant work ethic and a high level of productivity and efficiency
Solid, self-assured leader. Demonstrates effective leadership skills and instincts
Strong communicator and collaborator. Communicates and collaborates effectively and skillfully with colleagues and clients, both orally and in writing
Experience managing complex legal issues. Experience in healthcare, regulatory, corporate or litigation would provide a strong foundation for this role
Company
Temple Health – Temple University Health System
At Temple Health, patients have access to some of the most advanced research and clinical care — tools we are using to help achieve outcomes once thought to be impossible.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael A. Young
President and CEO, Temple University Health System
Gerald P. Oetzel
Chief Financial Officer
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