Assistant General Counsel II
Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA 19146 (Graduate Hospital area) |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Location: LOC_ROBERTS-Roberts Ctr Pediatric Research
Req ID: 229676
Shift: Days
Employment Status: Regular – Full Time
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)—named America’s 2022 Best Large Employer by Forbes—offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Job Summary
The Legal Department at CHOP is hiring an Assistant General Counsel II. In furtherance and support of CHOP’s mission, the Assistant General Counsel will provide legal counsel and services to CHOP leaders and other stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues. As the Assistant General Counsel, you will receive assignments and work under the general supervision of more senior attorneys in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). You will be expected to handle simple contracts and other tasks independently, and more complex contracts and tasks with supervision. You will work with increasing independence on complex contracts and other matters with demonstrated mastery. The Assistant General Counsel II will be expected to exercise solid judgment and draw upon prior experience in performing the job responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate, draft and/or edit contracts and contractual provisions in varying substantive areas
- Provide legal guidance and advice to hospital leaders and other internal stakeholders on legal issues that arise in the health care setting
- Draft, edit and/or review legal documents, in addition to contracts, such as letters, policies, responses to subpoenas, releases, and research memoranda
- Prepare and present trainings to internal stakeholders on relevant legal issues
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning in understanding difficult issues and considering alternative solutions
- Provide on-call legal services for urgent and emergent Hospital legal matters arising outside of traditional business hours, such as obtaining court orders to treat
- Perform such other legal duties as may be assigned from time to time by other hospital lawyers and CHOP stakeholders
Job Responsibilities (Continued)
- Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (including supply chain/procurement, software and other agreements involving vendor relationships, confidentiality agreements, etc.), agreements associated with research collaborations (clinical trial agreements, data use agreements, etc.) and arrangements with community partners
- Experience in information technology contracting and/or contracts implicating FDA regulatory issues is a plus
- Advise internal stakeholders on a range of business-related issues concerning the hospital including procurement, governance and corporate matters, information systems, finance, intellectual property, marketing, community benefits and other matters
Required Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- A minimum of 4-6 years of employment as an attorney with specific technical experience in areas outlined above
Required Licenses
License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or, if licensed in another state, must obtain license to practice law in Pennsylvania within the first year of placement into position.
Additional Technical Requirements
- This position requires a demonstrated capability for legal research, analysis and reasoning, strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive problems creatively and with professional discretion and an ability to interact and function effectively in a competitive, professional healthcare, academic and research environment
- Applicants must have excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and strong interpersonal skills
- The position requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite—at any CHOP location, for any portion of time—must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.
CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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Company description:
At Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we help children grow and thrive — and we offer these same opportunities to the professionals who make up our team. CHOP is a unique work environment, with exceptional team members, supportive managers and state-of-the-art training. Our employees are all empowered to realize their well-defined goals, because we believe everyone makes a difference — it’s the very foundation on which our hospital is built. Since 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace of many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. As the nation »s first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, CHOP has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved the lives of countless children. Today, that same spirit of care and innovation continues. The hospital now employs more than 10,000 people in more than 50 locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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