Counsel II - Health Care (Dual Posting with Job Opening 53235)

General Counsel Office

This is a dual posting with Job ID 53235. The university plans to fill two positions total.

The University is seeking two Health Care Attorneys to join the Health Care Practice Group of its Office of General Counsel. The Health Care Attorneys will provide essential support to MU Health Care, MU School of Medicine, and other clinical operations and health schools within the University. These positions will provide legal guidance on routine, moderately complex, and complex matters, aiming to ensure compliance with legal standards and policies. The attorneys will collaborate within the health care legal team to enhance processes and offer expertise to less experienced members when necessary. They will work with university academic and business leaders to analyze problems, assess risks, and inform decisions that impact policies, procedures, and practices.

The University is seeking candidates with the following experience and expertise:

• Transactional and corporate emphasis: Significant experience in health care transactions, contracting (managed care, professional and facility service, supply chain, and health IT), and corporate matters is preferred.
  
• Health care regulatory and operational emphasis: Significant experience in health care regulatory compliance and operational matters is preferred.
  

These positions offer a unique opportunity to work with the University of Missouri's academic health system, and to contribute to its mission to save and improve lives through clinical care, research, and education. The Office of General is open to hybrid work arrangements for its attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide legal advice and counsel to the University's healthcare operations and schools on routine, moderately complex, and complex legal matters.
* Analyze problems, assess needs, and exercise judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results.
* Make recommendations affecting policies, procedures, and practices, referring exceptions to senior attorneys when necessary.
* Coordinate with the contracting office and business leaders on transactional matters, including contract negotiation and drafting.
* Assess the application of university policy and legal authorities to varied client scenarios, involving other stakeholders and decision-makers within the university as needed.
* Evaluate legal, operational, and financial risks to determine when items should be elevated within the Office of General Counsel and/or to university academic and business leaders.
* Offer guidance and expertise to less experienced team members upon request.
* Collaborate within the healthcare legal team to enhance processes and promote compliance with legal standards and policies.
* Conduct training sessions to equip University faculty and staff with the necessary legal knowledge and skills for their roles.
* Engage in routine contact with senior management and leaders in health schools and clinical health operations.

Hybrid Work Option:
Open to hybrid work. Successful applicants are not required to relocate to Mid-Missouri, as long as they are available to work on site at least 6-8 days per month.

Candidates are encouraged to indicate whether they wish to be considered for the transactional/corporate position, health care regulatory and operational position, or both positions in their cover letters.

Normal office hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Work outside of normal office hours will be required at times to meet the needs of the health system, the University, and the Office of General Counsel.

* A Juris Doctor or LLB degree from an ABA accredited law school and at least 4 years of experience with a significant specialized experience in at least one area
* License to practice law in Missouri or eligible for admission to the Missouri Bar

* Experience in health law or related fields.
* Four or more years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal office, or governmental agency providing legal advice to clients and client representatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
* Familiarity with relevant health care laws, regulations, and industry standards, including privacy laws and laws applicable to health research.
* Prior experience with business transactions and contract negotiation, drafting, and review for health care entities and academic institutions.
* Prior experience with health care regulatory compliance and operations;
* Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex information with sensitivity and discretion.
* Membership in relevant professional organizations or associations related to health law.
* Proficiency in standard business and legal office application systems/software, along with comfort in utilizing business and legal applications.

Compensation starts at $135,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualification
Grade: GGS-014
University Title: Counsel
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Resume, Cover Letter, and Online Application

In your cover letter, please indicate your interest in either the transactional/ corporate position, or the health care regulatory and operations position.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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