Associate Counsel - HVTI

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school
  • 2-5 years of direct legal experience, preferably in research contracting
  • Member in good standing with the state bar or ability to obtain membership
  • Experience reviewing various types of contracts, including research agreements
  • Ability to operate independently in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal services and maintain client relationships through effective communication
  • Support HVTI by reviewing and advising on research agreements
  • Improve contract turnaround times for clinical trials
  • Collaborate with the Law Department on project leadership
  • Identify compliance opportunities within legal frameworks
  • Respond promptly to legal advice requests
  • Review a high volume of contracts, estimating 200-400 annually

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity
  • Supportive work culture focusing on caregiver appreciation
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Access to a prestigious network of healthcare professionals
  • Opportunity to impact patient access to innovative treatments
Full Job Description
Job TitleAssociate Counsel - HVTI LocationCleveland FacilityRemote Location DepartmentLaw Department-Legal Job CodeT42025 ShiftDays Schedule8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     As Associate Counsel, you will provide substantive legal services to clients while maintaining positive, confidential client relationships through effective consultation and communication. In this role, you will primarily support the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI) as research activities, global collaborations, and regulatory requirements continue to expand. You will play a critical role in improving contract turnaround times, maintaining competitiveness for high value clinical trials, reducing reliance on outside counsel, and ensuring timely patient access to innovative treatments. Working independently or under the guidance of senior attorneys, you will support a wide range of legal matters across the organization. Primary responsibilities will include reviewing research agreements, including, but not limited to, clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements, research service agreements, data use agreements, grant agreements, and the like as well as regulatory support for issues related thereto. A caregiver in this position works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  A caregiver who excels in this role will:   3 Maintain expertise and advise appropriate department members regarding legal developments within areas of expertise. 3 Actively seek out opportunities to maintain compliance within those areas of the law. 3 Provide timely responses to requests for legal advice for assigned areas. 3 Identify and implement measures to bring effective legal services to the organization. 3 Collaborate and provide leadership on projects and teams within the Law Department and the organization. 3 Serve as a dedicated attorney supporting HVTI, with a primary focus on reviewing research agreements and clinical trial agreements. 3 Responsible for reviewing a high volume of contractsapproximately 200400 per year. 3 Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   3 Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school 3 Two to five years of attorneyand/or comparabledirect experience in legal specialty - individuals with more relevant experience in research contracting are encouraged to apply.  3 Member in good standing of the state bar or ability to become a member of the state bar within a reasonable period of time 3 Exercises independent judgment and discretion to perform legal services 3 Primary experience in reviewing contracts (ex. research contracts, general contacts, supply chain contracts, etc.) 3 Ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   3 Experience reviewing clinical research agreements 3 Regulatory experience, including exposure to HIPAA, GDPR and similar data privacy regulations.  3 General knowledge or experience related to FDA regulations 3 Prior involvement or understanding of human subject research and IRB (Institutional Review Board) processes Physical Requirements: 3 Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods. 3 Ability to travel throughout the hospital system. 3 Ability to operate a computer, audio visual and other office equipment. 3 Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver training in person and virtually. Personal Protective Equipment: 3 Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

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