Posted: 21-Sep-23
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 750661
Position Summary
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking an Assistant General Counsel with at least five (5) years of healthcare law experience in a law firms or in-house legal department working successfully with hospitals or health systems. This position is responsible for ensuring PCH is in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. This position is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, including, but not limited to, physician employment agreements, medical director agreements, real estate leases, equipment leases, research agreements and vendor and information technology contracts. Provides advice and guidance regarding compliance, medical staff issues, licensing, employment law, research, and business transactions. Familiarity with laws, rules and regulations applicable to healthcare entities. Provides legal advice to clinical leaders, hospital staff and committees on a wide range of patient issues, including interfaces with external regulatory agencies and patients/families.
Education
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited College of Law, with a strong academic background. (Required)
Experience
- At least five (5) years of healthcare law experience in a law firm or in-house legal department working successfully with hospitals and/or health systems. Experience should include healthcare contracting, research, regulatory matters and healthcare compliance. (Required)
- In-depth experience in contract law, with broad background in drafting and negotiating agreements across multiple areas of business. (Required)
- Five (5) or more years healthcare law experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department for a hospital or hospital/health system representing client on health care regulatory and transactional matters. (Required)
- Knowledge and experience in healthcare technology, clinical research helpful but not required. (Required)
Certifications
- Current member of the Arizona State bar, either by admission or as Registered In-House Counsel or eligible for membership by admission or as Registered In-House Counsel and obtains such status within the first 6 months of employment. (Required)
Special Skills
- Must be highly organized and able to identify and analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions. Must be able to work independently and frequently without direct supervision and establish priorities while managing multiple projects. (Required)
- Must have a strong customer service orientation and a high level of personal integrity. (Required)
- Dedication and commitment to practicing law in a fast paced, roll-up-your sleeves environment. (Required)
- Ability to weigh agreements across multiple areas of business and analyze large risks in light of business goals. (Required)
- Functions at a skill level, knowledge and judgment that permits independent action, subject to oversight by Executive Vice President/General Counsel. (Required)