Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU seeks an experienced attorney for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor and Associate General Counsel (Assoc. GC). WashU Medicine provides world class health care in 78 specialties at 130 clinical locations and operates in close collaboration with BJC Health System (“BJC”) as an integrated academic health system in the eastern region of Missouri. The Assoc. GC will be responsible for transactional, regulatory and corporate legal work in a variety of legal areas including health care, general corporate, managed care, antitrust, HIPAA and nonprofit taxation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

This role reports to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel and:

• Primary responsibility for drafting and finalizing corporate agreements and other documents for complex clinical relationships with BJC and other entities.
• Analyzes clinical transactions and advises the medical school’s leadership on issues related to compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including federal and state fraud and abuse rules, antitrust, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and federal and state tax laws.
• Provides legal support and advice on corporate structures and prepares corporate documents, employment agreements, noncompetition agreements, and other operating agreements for the medical school and various university-owned and controlled subsidiaries that employ clinical providers.
• Serves as the primary legal contact for the WashU Medicine managed care contracting team and reviews and advises on managed care contracts and issues.
• Attends and advises various medical school leadership committees on legal issues related to the medical school’s operations.
• Collaborates with BJC legal counsel on legal issues and questions that arise in the course of the Washington University/BJC joint clinical enterprise.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the Office of Vice Chancellor and General Counsel as necessary to ensure the delivery of prompt and informed legal services and supervises the corporate paralegal.

Depending on the background of the successful candidate, the position may also include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Advises university leadership on nonprofit executive compensation, Section 457(f) plans, and employment and income tax issues.
• Provides legal oversight and plan documentation for all university benefit programs, including retirement, deferred compensation, health and welfare, and tuition plans.
• Serves as counsel to various employee benefit committees, including plan design, fiduciary and benefit appeal committees.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Missouri Bar Association - Missouri Bar Association

Work Experience:

Progressively Responsible Law Practice (7 Years)

Skills:

Healthcare Law, Medical Law, Medical Regulations

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Client-Focused, Clinical Practice, Complex Systems, Critical Thinking, Fostering Collaboration, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Interpersonal Communication, Legal Consulting, Legal Services, Medical Practices, Oral