Assistant General Counsel

Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: Utica
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary


The Assistant General Counsel for Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will provide direction, guidance, and assistance on legal matters related to MVHS and its affiliate entities and personnel within specific areas of expertise including, but not limited to, taxation, long term care, health networks, acquisitions/divestitures, physician contracts, employment/regulatory/compliance and general corporate healthcare law. In this position, they serve as an experienced, high-level specialist with responsibility for an important aspect of the organization's legal work. The Assistant General Counsel will regularly interface with senior management and key administrators on legal problems and issues relative to a particular area of specialization or expertise and may provide functional training/guidance to staff. Join our team of dedicated health care workers today and help us continue to provide top quality care for our community!

The ideal candidate has a juris doctor from an accredited law school with a minimum of five (5) years experience in a health care environment. Experience in corporate health care law is a must.



Education Requirements


Required: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a hospital setting, health care environment, or law firm, with practice primarily focused on health law related issues. Experience in the practice of corporate healthcare law, including the laws affecting tax-exempt organizations, with demonstrated legal capability covering diverse legal assignments that occasionally include legal matters of major significance.



Job Details


Req Id 60803
Department LEGAL SERVICES
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1.066667
Work Schedule SEMC NU SALARY
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union



Licensure/Certification Requirements


Required: Registered Attorney, licensed to practice law in New York State.




EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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