Chief Counsel - LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

Job Posting Title:

Chief Counsel - LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM GC - Legal Affairs (TREY JONES (00050988))

Work Location:

LSU - Baton Rouge

Pay Grade:

Professional

* This position is located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Position Summary:

The Chief Counsel will serve as a lead attorney providing day-to-day strategic support and legal guidance for the LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (LSUHSC), encompassing areas such as labor relations, student and employee records, performance evaluations, healthcare law, intellectual property, research, grants and contract law, public procurement, leases, state ethics, and other matters. The incumbent should be knowledgeable and experienced in matters and decisions common to an academic/research/healthcare setting. The Chief Counsel will provide legal advice to the Chancellor, Dean, and other members of the institutional leadership. The Chief Counsel reports to the LSU Deputy General Counsel.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

*Confer with LSUHSC administrators, employees and students on matters involving legal interpretation and decisions related to LSUHSC activity, policy questions and operating matters.

*Conduct research and analysis of current and critical legal Issues, and work to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

*Review legislation, legal opinions, legal motions, cases, claims, lawsuits, and contracts to analyze impact on institution and minimize liability exposure.

*Represent LSUHSC in legal proceedings and serve as liaison to outside counsel and participate in or direct litigation involving the institution.

*Respond to requests for public records.

*Serve on committees to provide recommendations regarding applicable legal matters. Recommend operational changes as needed to ensure legislative mandates are met.

*Supervise legal staff housed at LSUHSC.

*Attend and participate in seminars, training sessions, hearings, and professional association meetings to obtain information, improve skills, maintain professional proficiency, continuing legal education and Bar requirements.

*Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Eight years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Member of Louisiana State Bar or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or District of Columbia

Familiarity with computers and skills in conducting research on legal problems, analyzing facts and precedents, and preparing opinions and legal documents are essential

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

About LSUHSC-S:

The primary mission of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) is to TEACH, HEAL and DISCOVER in order to advance the well being of the region and beyond. As one of only one hundred forty academic medical centers (AMC) in the nation, LSU Health Shreveport is a revered treasure in a community that fought decades for its creation. Our primary teaching hospitals are located in Shreveport and Monroe and are managed by the Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. Additional teaching sites include the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Willis-Knighton Medical Center, CHRISTUS Health and Rapides Medical Center. Learn more about LSU Health Shreveport by visiting https://www.lsuhscshreveport.edu/about .

Additional Job Description:

Chief Counsel

Special Instructions:

Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire

Posting Date:

October 15, 2019

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Essential Position (Y/N):

No

EEO Statement:

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed [email protected]