Director and Associate General Counsel, Litigation

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A Brief Overview

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Office of General Counsel is looking for an experienced attorney to serve as Director and Associate General Counsel, Litigation. In this role, the Director and Associate General Counsel will provide legal advice and counsel to CHOP on a wide range of legal issues that arise in the hospital and health care setting, with a focus on professional liability matters. The ideal candidate will have exceptional judgment and communication skills and will be motivated by working with leaders and other stakeholders inside and outside of CHOP in a fast-paced environment on a broad, varied and challenging portfolio of matters. The Director and Associate General Counsel is expected to work independently with minimal supervision, leveraging developed skills and experience.

This is an opportunity to join a team of trusted advisors devoted to advancing CHOP's mission, vision and values in support of children's health.

What you will do

• Provide legal guidance and advice to hospital leaders and other internal stakeholders on legal issues that arise in the health care setting.
• Provide thoughtful and sophisticated legal services on complex matters.
• Work closely with organizational leaders, including executives and at times board members, in addressing institutional legal and risk matters.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Office of General Counsel and with clinical, administrative and research leaders throughout the organization in identifying and developing proactive and creative solutions to legal issues.
• Remain current on legal developments in areas of expertise and assist organization in responding to changes in laws/regulations/legal risks.
• Provide on-call legal services for urgent and emergent hospital legal matters arising outside of traditional business hours.
• Prepare and present trainings to internal stakeholders on relevant legal issues.
• Assigns, oversees and actively manages the work of outside counsel in appropriate matters.
• Perform the duties further detailed in the attached Job Description Addendum and such other legal duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) Law or Jurisprudence Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years employment as an attorney Required
• Experience providing advice to health care clients Preferred
• Previous in-house experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• This position requires a demonstrated capability for legal research, analysis and reasoning, strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive problems creatively and with professional discretion and an ability to interact and function effectively in a competitive, professional healthcare, academic and research environment. Additionally, applicants must have excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• PA Law License - Pennsylvania Bar Association - within 12 months - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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