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Assistant Counsel

abilene, tx • Posted 4 days ago
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Assistant General CounselThis is an in-house position for an experienced attorney with five to seven years of experience handling general health care; commercial contracting; risk mitigation; business; regulatory; and transactional matters. Reporting directly to the General Counsel; the Assistant General Counsel will work collaboratively and respectfully across departments to anticipate; identify; and manage Hendrick Health's legal issues. The Assistant General Counsel will be instrumental in keeping day-to-day operations and transactions moving quickly while protecting Hendrick Health.Job RequirementsMinimum EducationJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membershipMinimum Work ExperienceAttorney with 5-7 years of relevant experience with commercial transactions in a law firm or in-house legal departmentRequired Licenses/CertificationsRequired Skills; Knowledge; and AbilitiesExperience with commercial transactions in the healthcare industry preferredExperience drafting; reviewing; and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements; including service agreements; vendor agreements; statements of work; and business associate agreements in the healthcare spaceProvide rapid; practical; business-oriented legal/commercial contract advice directly to business teamsSupport business teams in negotiating price; deliverables; services scope; warranty; and other commercial termsHandle ad-hoc projects across a spectrum of complex business; legal; and strategic issuesKnowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws; rules; regulations; regulatory guidance; and industry codes; including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act preferredAble to quickly understand the business' needs; work effectively with business teams and other members of our department to craft solutions; and efficiently deliver resultsExcellent communication; drafting; and negotiation skillsInnovative; adaptable; and creative; with the appetite to challenge assumptions and working practices constructivelyDemonstrated ability to work efficiently; learn quickly; meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment; prioritize workflow; and adjust to frequent changeA resilient individual; who can operate independently; effectively counsel internal clients by providing clear and concise advice; and work for long-term; sustainable changeExcellent analytical and critical thinking skillsCapable of building positive relationships within Hendrick Health; including welcoming others and taking opportunities to help others to achieve their objectivesAn excellent listener with a high degree of curiosity and appetite for learningHighly responsive and service-oriented with superior legal and business judgment and a practical approach to problem-solvingDesignated DriverYes

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