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Hackensack Meridian Health · 17 hours ago

Vice President, Associate General Counsel

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Vice President, Associate General Counsel will provide legal support for the research organization, oversee contracting for research and clinical trials, and manage intellectual property and technology transfer.

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Responsibilities

Provides legal support and guidance to HMH and its affiliated organizations in the VP, Associate General Counsel's area of focus. This may include activities such as legal research, legal advice to clients, litigation counsel supervision, and the drafting/negotiating of various documents such as contracts and organizational documents

Where contract focused, negotiates, drafts and reviews complex contracts prior to execution of the document

Reviews and drafts policies and procedures for HMH

Participates in and leads educational programs on pertinent topics for HMH and affiliated organizations' staff. Reviews applicable legislation and case law as necessary

Reviews, revises and counsels with respect to legal implication of policies, consents, laws, rules, regulations

Participates in HMH and affiliated organizations' cross functional groups and committees, as appropriate

Must be able to own and direct a project whether working alone or by directing paraprofessionals in support of such project

Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another without loss of composure or efficiency

Must be able to provide cross functional leadership to enable the completion of the legal work

Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully

Must operate with integrity and at the highest standards of ethical conduct

Demonstrates an ability to operate with a clear vision that supports HMH's vision, mission and shared values; maintains a 'big picture' view: foresees challenges and opportunities; owns and drives action to deliver results

Demonstrates an ability to create a collaborative culture through teamwork within the Legal Services Department that enables HMH to accomplish its mission, vision and strategic priorities

Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualification

JDHealthcare law knowledgeContract negotiationProject managementLeadership skillsResearch skillsComputer skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

BA/BS; JD required

A minimum of 7 year's experience in the practice of law related to the area of practice to be assigned

Demonstrated ability to work with and learn information technology programs necessary to the operation of the department and area of practice assigned

Strong leadership skills

Strong written and verbal communication and research skills

Effective project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or otherwise authorized to practice as in-house counsel pursuant to R. 1:27-2