Assistant General Counsel

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Reports to the General Counsel. Supervises a wide range of legal services and advice to the organization. Works closely with the General Counsel, senior management and outside legal counsel and employees at all level. Oversees legal advice and analysis regarding health care regulatory and compliance matters to support the organization. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD): Required
• Eleven years’ relevant experience: Preferred
• Experience in a major law firm or in-house experience in a large, complex organization: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed in the state of practice: Required

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the preparation, reviewing and revising of contracts and other legal documents. Assists with the development of system policies and procedures. Supervises the education of in-house legal counsel and staff. Supervises the preparation, reviewing and revising of physician and non-physician contracts, and other legal documents, with a primary focus on physician contracts and compliance.
• Supervises outside counsel. Provides legal support for the organization's corporate compliance, privacy and security officers. Works with senior hospital administration and senior corporate management on legal matters.
• Structures and negotiates business transactions, performs due diligence, counsels clients, performs legal research and supervises closings.
• Structures and negotiates business transactions, performs due diligence, counsels clients, performs legal research and supervises closings. Drafts and revises a variety of legal documents including contracts, resolutions, legal opinions and escrow agreements.
• Reviews, checks and/or directs the work of department staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.