Nicklaus Children's Health System · 1 hour ago
AVP & Deputy General Counsel
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expNicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to serve as the senior legal leader within the organization. The role involves providing legal advice and counsel on a wide range of matters, managing the Legal Department, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while supporting the organization's strategic growth and operations.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted and strategic legal advisor to clinical and business leaders, aligning legal strategy and providing practical, business-focused solutions to support high-quality patient care, operational realities, and the organization’s objectives and strategic initiatives
Provides legal counsel, representation and oversight on the wide range of legal matters affecting the health system and its affiliates, including handling complex legal matters and projects, and managing outside counsel, translating complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies
Maintain knowledge of, and provide legal advice and counsel related to, the full range of federal and Florida healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, fraud and abuse laws, hospital and physician issues (e.g., medical staff, peer review), physician compensation and referral requirements, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement issues, regulatory compliance, patient issues, physician compensation and referral requirements, hospital licensing and accreditation, and nonprofit corporate governance and tax issues
Leads legal support for key organizational initiatives and complex transactions, including strategic affiliations and service line development
Oversee all litigation matters involving the health system and its affiliates and employees (whether as a party or third-party), including professional liability, general liability, and employment, managed care and general commercial litigation matters. This includes, but is not limited to, management of outside counsel, development of strategies aligned with organizational values and risk tolerance, and service as company representative at mediations, hearings, trials and other legal proceedings or regulatory as needed
Support and advise the SVP and General Counsel on board and corporate governance matters, legal risk, and regulatory obligations across the system. Participate in the development and revision of policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on general legal matters
Participate in monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and provide education to management, physicians and other staff, and to boards (upon request)
Drafts, reviews and/or revises resolutions, contracts, minutes, subpoena responses and other legal documents and instruments
In collaboration with the SVP & General Counsel, determines staffing and resources required for the efficient functioning of the Legal Department, and develops and monitors the department’s budget and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
Serve as the senior leader within the Legal Department, helping to set priorities, allocate work, and implement efficient legal processes and best practices. Provide mentorship and professional development for in-house legal team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, outstanding customer service, accountability, and excellence
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate - Law Degree from an accredited US Law School
Attorney active Florida Bar License and Health Law Certification
12+ years of experience practicing health law lawyer in a law firm, in-house legal department, or academic medical center setting
Experience engaging with regulatory agencies (e.g., CMS, OIG, Agency for Health Care Administration)
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: non-profit legal matters (e.g., tax-exemption, community benefit obligations, charitable activities, conflicts of interest), litigation, contract law, and/or employment law
Effective oral and written communication and influencing skills
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and strategic skills; ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive issues and to translate them in understandable terms; exercise exceptional judgment with a practical, solution-oriented approach
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively alongside the Legal Department members and other teams across the Health System, and with external stakeholders (as applicable), and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive and other leaders
Ability to direct and train other attorneys and legal team staff
Strong organizational and project management skills
Highly dependable, professional and demonstrates integrity, good judgment and respect for confidentiality and privilege
Preferred
Proactive, driven, adaptable person who can, with poise and patience, prioritize and balance multiple projects and be responsive to multiple requests with strong sense of urgency, handle ambiguity, be resourceful and recalibrate advice in view of shifting priorities, legal developments, and risk tolerance
Company
Nicklaus Children's Health System
Nicklaus Children's relies on community support to continue providing the best care for every child in need right here in South Florida.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer McCafferty-Fernandez
Senior Vice President, Strategy & External Affairs, Chief of Staff to CEO
Matthew Love
President & CEO
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