Associate General Counsel
Summary/Objective:
The Associate General Counsel will provide expert legal advice to and guide the organization's business units and senior management on a broad range of matters, including General Business Matters, Contracts, Litigation, Employment/Labor, Transactions, Healthcare Regulatory and other areas as needed.
Essential Functions
1. Advises internal stakeholders on a wide range of general business matters, including corporate matters, joint ventures, human resources issues, transactions, contracts and patient incidents
2. Prepares and negotiates contracts, in conjunction with General Counsel and internal Contracts Manager
3. Leads initiatives on corporate structuring and corporate/contract management
4. Analyzes and researches specific healthcare regulatory topics, in conjunction with General Counsel and internal Compliance Officer
5. Liaises with outside counsel on specialized research topics (e.g., real estate, ERISA, healthcare regulatory)
6. Deputizes for General Counsel on legal matters
7. Oversees outside counsel on litigation, in conjunction with internal Director of Legal Operations
8. Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
1. Analytical
2. Business Experience
3. Self-Reliant/Problem Solving
4. Attention to Detail and Accuracy
5. Service-oriented
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position would be expected to oversee 1-2 people in the legal department.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
Travel
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
• A minimum of 7-10 years of legal practice with a law firm or in-house legal department
• Good sense of judgment on practical risk vs. technical risk
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Ability to operate autonomously, as appropriate, and desire to take initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills to fit in amongst collegial colleagues
• Preference for willingness to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO (relocation expenses would be reimbursed). A remote position from elsewhere in the country is a possibility for the right candidate.
Education/Certifications:
• Juris doctorate degree required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Current state license to practice law required
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Benefits
The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees. Benefits eligibility is dependent on a variety of factors, including employee classification.
• Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
OSHA Exposure Rating: 1
It is reasonably anticipated NO employees in this job classification will have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
