Corporate Counsel

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Summary
Supports and help lead the fast-paced and wide-ranging legal services and affairs of Lehigh Valley Health Network and its affiliates. Working closely leadership, plays an integral role in advising on a wide variety of strategic and regulatory matters, as well as serving as a critical business partner to support business operations and clinical care delivery.

Job Duties

• Provides practical legal advice to all functions of the organization to support daily business operations and ongoing care delivery.
• Advises management in connection with strategic initiatives and priorities through the provision of high quality legal advice and guidance.
• Analyzes federal and state healthcare and other laws and regulations that apply to and impact LVHN, as well as providing practical guidance and advice on such requirements.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide variety of contracts, including related to professional services, real estate, strategic alliances, and payor contracting.
• Advises on and prepares corporate governance documents, including corporate resolutions, Board materials, and related documentation.
• Conducts and/or oversees internal investigations and fact finding when needed.
• Conducts legal research and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, including on a wide variety of healthcare topics, including reimbursement, telehealth, and professional licensure/oversight.
• Works collaboratively with the Compliance Department and providing guidance to ensure organizational compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements in a complex and healthcare environment.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across all functions of the organization and providing advice and guidance to align efforts, improve decision making by departments, reduce risks, improve quality outcomes, and support healthcare operations.
• Provides legal advice regarding common healthcare issues, such as privacy, confidentiality, licensing, and standards of care and practice, state Board and/or agency requirements, minimizing clinical risk, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Arts or Sciences and
• Juris Doctor from ABA approved law school
• 3 years experience in the practice of law in applicable areas.
• Strong team building skills, including relationship management, interpersonal, communication (both written and spoken), and negotiation and organizational skills.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

515 Hamilton St

Primary Location:

Three City Center

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

8:00-4 pm

Department:

1001-00007 General And Admin