Asst. General Counsel - Contracts

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The Assistant General Counsel - Contracts is responsible for assisting the Deputy General Counsel of Operations to direct, coordinate and manage overall contract functionality for the healthcare system. Activities include contract preparation, drafting, redlining, and negotiating healthcare system contracts and arrangements, with a focus on: standard services arrangements, consulting engagements, academic affiliation agreements, hardware/software/equipment purchases and leases, GPO/supply chain, Data Use Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, NDAs, facility maintenance agreements (e.g., EVS, linen and laundry, fire and sprinkler, etc.), and staffing/recruitment agreements. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

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A Brief Overview
The Assistant General Counsel - Contracts is responsible for assisting the Deputy General Counsel of Operations to direct, coordinate and manage overall contract functionality for the healthcare system. Activities include contract preparation, drafting, redlining, and negotiating healthcare system contracts and arrangements, with a focus on: standard services arrangements, consulting engagements, academic affiliation agreements, hardware/software/equipment purchases and leases, GPO/supply chain, Data Use Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, NDAs, facility maintenance agreements (e.g., EVS, linen and laundry, fire and sprinkler, etc.), and staffing/recruitment agreements. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Provides expert advice and counsel with respect to all contracting matters, with a focus on the specialty areas identified in the “Summary” section, above.
• Review, update and manage contract template database; develop and maintain contract forms and playbooks.
• Direct and support the annual “Vendor Evaluation” process, including the annual accrediting body assessments and audits with respect to contract management and contracted services.
• Work closely and professionally with business unit partners to identify system risk areas with respect to contracting practices and to support and facilitate implementation of contracting best practices.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging contracting technologies and AI opportunities to enhance contracting processes and features.
• Assists Deputy General Counsel of Operations to plan, organize, implement and guide contracting-related activities and operations for MLH and subsidiaries / affiliates.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations to business partners regarding contracting matters, policies, processes, and best practices.
• Support business unit leaders in monitoring contract KPIs and business/financial targets.
• Assist/support in the maintenance and update of contract database repository (e.g. “Ntracts”)
• Directs projects, research and activities of paralegals.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Perform other health system related legal duties as assigned by and under the guidance of the Deputy General Counsel Operations including in the areas of: health system day-to-day operational needs; patient care (and patients' rights) issues; health plan/third party payer matters; supply chain/materials matters; FCC/general communications matters; marketing/promotional matters; trademark/ intellectual property matters; financial, tax and corporate governance matters; Medical Staff and related matters); HR/employment matters; and other related legal needs of the system.

Education Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Law

Experience Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant legal experience (healthcare system, hospital counsel, law firm – healthcare practice)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, methods and procedures in healthcare contracting; ability to effectively research and stay up-to-date on the same.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.