Associate General Counsel

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits program, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Requires a motivated individual who believes in Cooper’s mission to serve, to heal, and to educate to improve the lives of Cooper patients and the communities it serves. The candidate must be committed to serving and educating members of Cooper’s healthcare and administrative teams to fulfill that mission.

This is an advanced position. The candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments under the supervision of the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Must be able to lead projects with minimal oversight and supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as directed.

Must be eager to learn and take direction from the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Projects a positive attitude and fosters a team approach with colleagues.

Must possess excellent legal research and writing skills and have the desire, disposition, and integrity necessary to work well with fellow members of Cooper’s legal department, members of Cooper’s healthcare and administrative departments, outside and opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Experience Required

Six or more years of experience as an attorney. Health law education and/or experience at a law firm, for the government, or another health system preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of the law and related terminology. Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills. Research and report preparation skills. Legal analysis and argument skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

A demonstrated ability to systematically:

Research a variety of statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal authorities.
Professionally and thoroughly investigate various types of factual situations.
Apply relevant legal authorities to a given factual situation.
Develop sound and practical legal conclusions about a client’s obligations or opportunities in a given factual situation.
Present those conclusions to other attorneys, and as requested to managers or other client representatives in an organized, systematic, and professional manner.

A demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment.

A demonstrated proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products, the Internet, Westlaw, and email.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.

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