PHMC
Associate Attorney
PHMC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Public Health Management Corporation (“PHMC”) is a nonprofit public health institute that builds healthier communities through partnerships with government, foundations, businesses and community-based organizations. It fulfills its mission to improve the health of the community by providing outreach, health promotion, education, research, planning, technical assistance, and direct services.
PHMC is seeking an Associate Attorney who is interested in joining our Legal team. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, PHMC serves the Greater Philadelphia region with more than 3000 employees, 350 programs, a network of subsidiary organizations, 50 locations, and close to 350,000 clients served annually. PHMC is one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation.This position offers a tremendous opportunity for learning and professional growth and has the following requirements:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft, review, revise and negotiate a variety of contracts to support all programs and subsidiaries.Oversee outside counsel when necessary for transaction and litigation matters.Communicate contract risks and terms to internal business partners and work collaboratively with business leaders.Provide business-oriented and practical advice and cross-functionally for programs and subsidiaries.Provide advice and assistance on a variety of other legal issues, including commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.Work collaboratively with members of legal and other departmentsProvide guidance for employment law issues.Support litigation matters and risk.Assist in obtaining and maintaining the qualifications and licenses required to support the Company’s business and facilitate regulatory agency examinations.Provide guidance on the formulation of policies and procedures applicable to enterprise operations and businesses.Assist in internal corporate governance responsibilities and board governance matters.Fulfill additional responsibilities as delegated.QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated commitment to, and desire to work with, nonprofit organizations and related business matterFamiliarity and knowledge base in the following areasCorporate law, bylaws and resolution draftingNon-profit corporate governancetransactional experiencesignificant employment law knowledgestrong contract drafting skills required
Licensed to practice law in PExcellent communications skills – both oral and written, including ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyersStrong legal and business judgment acumenExcellent research and analytical skillsAbility to work independently as well as with multiple teamsStrong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skillsHealth care law experience a plusOTHER
Personal Characteristics - positive; decisive; hardworking; professional; detail-oriented; poised/level headed; articulate; takes responsibility and initiative; thoughtful; team player; flexible and able to juggle competing client demands
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ applicable legal experienceEDUCATION:
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in PA
SALARY:
In accordance with the company compensation structure
PHMC is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
PHMC is seeking an Associate Attorney who is interested in joining our Legal team. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, PHMC serves the Greater Philadelphia region with more than 3000 employees, 350 programs, a network of subsidiary organizations, 50 locations, and close to 350,000 clients served annually. PHMC is one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation.This position offers a tremendous opportunity for learning and professional growth and has the following requirements:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft, review, revise and negotiate a variety of contracts to support all programs and subsidiaries.Oversee outside counsel when necessary for transaction and litigation matters.Communicate contract risks and terms to internal business partners and work collaboratively with business leaders.Provide business-oriented and practical advice and cross-functionally for programs and subsidiaries.Provide advice and assistance on a variety of other legal issues, including commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.Work collaboratively with members of legal and other departmentsProvide guidance for employment law issues.Support litigation matters and risk.Assist in obtaining and maintaining the qualifications and licenses required to support the Company’s business and facilitate regulatory agency examinations.Provide guidance on the formulation of policies and procedures applicable to enterprise operations and businesses.Assist in internal corporate governance responsibilities and board governance matters.Fulfill additional responsibilities as delegated.QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated commitment to, and desire to work with, nonprofit organizations and related business matterFamiliarity and knowledge base in the following areasCorporate law, bylaws and resolution draftingNon-profit corporate governancetransactional experiencesignificant employment law knowledgestrong contract drafting skills required
Licensed to practice law in PExcellent communications skills – both oral and written, including ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyersStrong legal and business judgment acumenExcellent research and analytical skillsAbility to work independently as well as with multiple teamsStrong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skillsHealth care law experience a plusOTHER
Personal Characteristics - positive; decisive; hardworking; professional; detail-oriented; poised/level headed; articulate; takes responsibility and initiative; thoughtful; team player; flexible and able to juggle competing client demands
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ applicable legal experienceEDUCATION:
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in PA
SALARY:
In accordance with the company compensation structure
PHMC is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)