Staff Attorney -Labor Condition Application

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Assists the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Deputy General Counsel – Strategy & Transactions (DGCST) with providing legal services to the strategy and governance functions of Capital Health, a dynamic and growing non-profit healthcare system based in Trenton, New Jersey. Primary governance duties include working with the CLO, DGCST, system executives and staff to coordinate board calendars and board packet creation and transmission for over 20 corporate entities. Drafts and manages articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements and other organizational documents as well as corporate filings for wholly-owned and joint venture entities. Prepares board resolutions, presentations and minutes, and supports delivery to executives and boards. Tracks and advises CLO and DGCST on corporate governance developments and guidance. Primary strategy duties include conducting industry and market research and updating CLO and DGCST on developments. Assists the CLO and DGCST with developing legal strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other transactions, and preparing related presentations and board resolutions. Performs all manner of transaction-related tasks, including due diligence, agreement and document preparation, obtaining board and regulatory approvals, task tracking, file management, and providing legal services in support of transaction closing, implementation and integration. General duties include working with CLO, DGCST and system management to provide legal advice and services on a range of matters within her/his general practice areas (including drafting and negotiating agreements, supporting transactions of various natures, assisting in analysis and mitigation of related compliance issues, identifying new or emerging areas of risk, and conducting or overseeing legal research). Provides legal advice and services to system management and affiliated corporate entities for a wide range of operational initiatives and health care legal and regulatory compliance issues that have a significant impact on patient care and business operations. Protects Capital Health's rights in contract negotiations, settlements and litigation. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licensure: New Jersey Bar membership is preferred. Membership in at least one state bar with the ability to qualify to practice in New Jersey is required.

Experience: At least three (3) years of health care transactional and regulatory experience either in-house with a health care provider or in a law firm that services health care provider clients.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Strong experience with health care transactions, including Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate law and governance. Strong health care contract negotiation and drafting skills. Solid experience and understanding of the federal health care regulatory and enforcement environment, including Stark, Anti-Kickback and False Claims Act, and state equivalents. Experience and working knowledge of tax exemption requirements for non-profit health care providers.

Special Training: Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, Adobe, Zoom/Microsoft Teams.

Other Abilities: Possesses ability to assist with complex legal matters and advise the system with creative solutions to problems with appropriate supervision. Ability to work in a fast paced, complex organization. Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to translate legal complexities into terms readily understood by management. Demonstrates effective client and project management skills. Ability to work successfully both independently and within a team. Team and client service oriented, collaborative and adaptable.

Usual Work Day: Full-time, exempt hours.

Remote Work: In office at least three (3) days per week; remote work up to two (2) days per week.

Reporting Relationships

Direct reporting relationship: Deputy General Counsel – Strategy & Governance.

Works effectively and efficiently with, and manages relationships with, external professionals, including legal counsel and fair