Nicklaus Children's Health System

Senior Legal Counsel

Nicklaus Children's Health System • $145K — $175K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active Florida Bar License
  • 10+ years of experience in civil litigation
  • Direct experience in healthcare law and related litigation
  • Experience in healthcare operations (e.g., hospitals, physician practices)

Responsibilities

  • Advocate and manage claims and litigation for the Health System
  • Provide legal advice on a diverse range of legal matters
  • Offer guidance on medical staff credentialing and peer review processes
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts for the health system
  • Draft and update organizational policies and procedures
  • Deliver proactive legal advice to mitigate risks
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Retirement savings options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work options
  • Supportive team environment
  • Mentorship and training programs
Full Job Description
Description

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel serves as an experienced practicing attorney, contributing to the Legal Department's execution of core legal services across the health system. The position's responsibilities include providing advice and counsel on a wide range of legal matters, reviewing and negotiating agreements and other documents, and management of claims and litigation involving the health system. The Senior Legal Counsel will partner closely with operational teams to enable strategic growth and day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements by providing collaborative, practical, and solution-oriented guidance.

Job Specific Duties

  • Advocacy and management of all claims and litigation involving the Health System (whether as a party or third-party), including professional liability, general liability, employment disputes, workers compensation and general commercial litigation. This includes, but is not limited to, management of outside counsel and third-party administrator (TPA), direction of strategy, service as company representative at mediations, hearings, trials and other legal proceedings or regulatory as needed, representation Health System employees for in third-party legal proceedings (e.g., criminal, DCF, family law, or personal injury).
  • Provides legal advice, counsel, representation and oversight on the wide range of legal matters affecting the health system and its affiliates, aligning legal strategy and providing practical, business-focused solutions to clinical and business leaders to support high-quality patient care, operational realities, and the organization's objectives and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel on medical staff credentialing, peer review and related matters. Provide legal guidance and support for quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, patient grievance, accreditation and related activities and matters.
  • Prepare, review and negotiate (as applicable) routine and complex contracts for the health system and its affiliates. Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to business teams relating to contracts and applicable legal requirements.
  • Draft and update organizational and departmental policies, procedures and standard work as required; support development, drafting, and maintenance of organizational policies and standard practices.
  • Provide proactive legal advice to address and/or mitigate litigation, regulatory and other legal risk to the organization; provide training and education for leaders, physicians and staff (as applicable).
  • Participate in monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and industry trends and communicate information to the Legal Department.
  • Assist with corporate governance matters (e.g., draft and review resolutions, minutes and board presentations, assist with bylaws review and interpretation); attend board or committee meetings upon request of the SVP & General Counsel.
  • Serve as a leader within the Legal Department, including providing direction, training and mentorship to attorney and staff direct reports; monitors the department's budget for assigned areas; and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation (e.g., Game Changers).
  • Support the SVP and General Counsel and other members of the Legal Department on various matters as needed; perform other job-related duties and projects as required


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active Florida Bar License
  • 10+ years of experience practicing in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency with direct experience in civil litigation in state or federal court.
  • Experience in healthcare law and healthcare related litigation required. Experience in healthcare operations (e.g., hospital, physician practice, quality, patient safety and risk management).


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proactive, driven, adaptable person who can, with poise and patience, prioritize and balance multiple projects and be responsive to multiple requests with strong sense of urgency, handle ambiguity, be resourceful and recalibrate advice in view of shifting priorities, legal developments, and risk tolerance.
  • Effective oral and written communication and influencing skills.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking and strategic skills; ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive issues and to translate them in understandable terms; exercise exceptional judgment with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively alongside the Legal Department members and other teams across the health system, and with external stakeholders (as applicable), and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive and other leaders.
  • Ability to direct, train, and mentor other attorneys and legal team staff.
  • Highly dependable, professional and demonstrates integrity, good judgment and respect for confidentiality and privilege .

About Nicklaus Children's Health System

Nicklaus Children's Health System is a non-profit organization that provides pediatric care and services to children in South Florida. The organization was founded in 1950 and has since grown to become one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the region. Nicklaus Children's Health System is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered care to children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. The organization offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. Nicklaus Children's Health System is committed to advancing pediatric medicine through research and education, and is affiliated with several leading medical schools and research institutions.
Learn more about Nicklaus Children's Health System
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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