Hackensack Meridian Health
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Hackensack Meridian Health, Edison, New Jersey, us, 08818
Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At
Hackensack Meridian
Health
we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
is a member of the Legal Services Department which provides legal support and guidance to all departments and affiliates of HMH and at all levels within the organization. The Vice President, Associate General Counsel will focus on supporting our DTS (information technology) team working on contracts, strategic endeavors and advise and support. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President/Deputy General Counsel.Responsibilities:
A day in the life of a
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
at
Hackensack Meridian
Health
includes:
Provides legal support and guidance to HMH and its affiliated organizations in the VP, Associate General Counsel's area of focus. This may include activities such as legal research, legal advice to clients, litigation counsel supervision, and the drafting/negotiating of various documents such as contracts and organizational documents.
Where contract focused, negotiates, drafts and reviews complex contracts prior to execution of the document.
Reviews and drafts policies and procedures for HMH.
Participates in and leads educational programs on pertinent topics for HMH and affiliated organizations' staff. Reviews applicable legislation and case law as necessary.
Reviews, revises and counsels with respect to legal implication of policies, consents, laws, rules, regulations.
Participates in HMH and affiliated organizations' cross functional groups and committees, as appropriate.
Must be able to own and direct a project whether working alone or by directing paraprofessionals in support of such project
Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another without loss of composure or efficiency.
Must be able to provide cross functional leadership to enable the completion of the legal work.
Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully.
Must operate with integrity and at the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Demonstrates an ability to operate with a clear vision that supports HMH's vision, mission and shared values; maintains a 'big picture' view: foresees challenges and opportunities; owns and drives action to deliver results.
Demonstrates an ability to create a collaborative culture through teamwork within the Legal Services Department that enables HMH to accomplish its mission, vision and strategic priorities.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
BA/BS; JD required.
A minimum of 7 years' experience in the practice of law related to the area of practice to be assigned.
Demonstrated ability to work with and learn information technology programs necessary to the operation of the department and area of practice assigned.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.
Effective project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Knowledge of, and experience with, relevant state and federal healthcare law and regulations and healthcare operations.
Experience working in an in-house department.
Working with, supervising and providing guidance to paraprofessionals.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or otherwise authorized to practice as in-house counsel pursuant to R. 1:27-2
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At
Hackensack Meridian
Health
we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
is a member of the Legal Services Department which provides legal support and guidance to all departments and affiliates of HMH and at all levels within the organization. The Vice President, Associate General Counsel will focus on supporting our DTS (information technology) team working on contracts, strategic endeavors and advise and support. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President/Deputy General Counsel.Responsibilities:
A day in the life of a
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
at
Hackensack Meridian
Health
includes:
Provides legal support and guidance to HMH and its affiliated organizations in the VP, Associate General Counsel's area of focus. This may include activities such as legal research, legal advice to clients, litigation counsel supervision, and the drafting/negotiating of various documents such as contracts and organizational documents.
Where contract focused, negotiates, drafts and reviews complex contracts prior to execution of the document.
Reviews and drafts policies and procedures for HMH.
Participates in and leads educational programs on pertinent topics for HMH and affiliated organizations' staff. Reviews applicable legislation and case law as necessary.
Reviews, revises and counsels with respect to legal implication of policies, consents, laws, rules, regulations.
Participates in HMH and affiliated organizations' cross functional groups and committees, as appropriate.
Must be able to own and direct a project whether working alone or by directing paraprofessionals in support of such project
Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another without loss of composure or efficiency.
Must be able to provide cross functional leadership to enable the completion of the legal work.
Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully.
Must operate with integrity and at the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Demonstrates an ability to operate with a clear vision that supports HMH's vision, mission and shared values; maintains a 'big picture' view: foresees challenges and opportunities; owns and drives action to deliver results.
Demonstrates an ability to create a collaborative culture through teamwork within the Legal Services Department that enables HMH to accomplish its mission, vision and strategic priorities.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
BA/BS; JD required.
A minimum of 7 years' experience in the practice of law related to the area of practice to be assigned.
Demonstrated ability to work with and learn information technology programs necessary to the operation of the department and area of practice assigned.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.
Effective project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Knowledge of, and experience with, relevant state and federal healthcare law and regulations and healthcare operations.
Experience working in an in-house department.
Working with, supervising and providing guidance to paraprofessionals.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or otherwise authorized to practice as in-house counsel pursuant to R. 1:27-2
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
#J-18808-Ljbffr