Assistant General Counsel

Under limited supervision, provides a variety of legal services. Performs moderately complex legal consultation and handles organization’s legal business matters. Advises on legal, regulatory, and risk management activities as well as government and regulatory compliance.

Education:
J.D. degree from an accredited law school; membership in Maryland Bar.
 

Licensure:
Member of Maryland Bar
 

Experience:
12-15 years practice experience with a firm or in-house, with prior experience in corporate, transactional or regulatory healthcare law, fraud and abuse laws, and/or health care risk management is strongly preferred. This position requires first chair litigation experience, particularly health care related.
 

Skills:

• Ability to draft, review and negotiate various general corporate agreements, such as for vendors, data and software licensing and use, physician transactions, and asset purchase; write briefs and position statements, negotiate settlements and provide general legal advice to the health system clients. Skill in using a computer, Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, and a variety of personal productivity applications.
• Knowledge of health care regulatory issues including fraud and abuse preferred.

Patient & Workplace Safety: 

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

Patient Population: 

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides legal assistance and advice to hospital personnel on transactional, corporate, patient safety, health care risk management and regulatory and health care issues.
• Drafting, negotiation and review of contracts including vendor, employment, and other contracts involving GBMC HealthCare or related entities.
• Manages litigation and assists in working with outside counsel on matters related to claims and potential claims involving the healthcare system and its employees.
• Works with and oversees outside counsel on GBMC corporate or litigation projects.
• Assists the General Counsel as needed and provides coverage for and advice on hospital legal issues when General Counsel is not available.
• Writes, revises and reviews policies and procedures for legal sufficiency.
• Composes legal memoranda, position statements, opinions and general correspondence, works on matters related to insurance coverage and policies.
• Investigates incidents, and researches compliance and legal requirements for health care organizations.
• Participates in design and conduct of legal and risk management processes for investigations and for educational sessions. Conducts or directs educational programs for professional staff in risk management and legal regulatory and procedural topics.

 All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and sp