Texas Childrens Hospital

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Texas Childrens Hospital • $80K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Two years of legal experience, preferably in contract law
  • Experience in healthcare or regulated industries is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of business-focused legal advice and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice to leadership on various operational matters
  • Conduct legal research and analyze complex issues
  • Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents
  • Support the contract lifecycle and ensure compliance
  • Review policies for legal and regulatory adherence
  • Assist with litigation and coordinate with outside counsel
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on special projects

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment aligned with the organization's mission
  • Opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and leaders
  • Access to professional development resources
  • Involvement in significant legal issues impacting healthcare
  • Engagement with state and federal agencies for compliance
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this role, you will provide practical legal counsel and strategic guidance to Texas Children's and its affiliated entities. You'll partner with leaders across the organization, advise on a broad range of legal matters, negotiate and draft contracts, and collaborate with outside counsel to help protect and advance the organization's mission.

What You'll Do
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to leadership and business partners on a variety of operational and strategic matters.
  • Conduct legal research, analyze complex issues, and develop practical solutions to mitigate legal risk.
  • Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and other legal documents.
  • Support the contract lifecycle, including negotiations and execution, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Review organizational policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
  • Interact with state and federal agencies, when appropriate, on matters impacting the organization.
  • Collaborate with fellow attorneys and legal team members to support departmental priorities and organizational objectives.


What You'll Bring
  • Strong knowledge of applicable laws and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal technology platforms, including AI-enabled tools.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively communicate with executives, leaders, and team members across the organization.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain a Texas law license within 12 months of hire.
  • Two (2) or more years of legal experience, with a focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation preferred
  • Experience supporting healthcare organizations or other highly regulated industries is a plus preferred


About Texas Childrens Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Houston, Texas. The hospital was founded in 1954 and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Texas Children's Hospital has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Texas Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the best children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about Texas Childrens Hospital
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1950
* Ladders Estimates

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