PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, HOSPITAL HEALTH REGULATORY
Location: Oakland
Job ID: 65531
Job Posting
Position Base: Oakland
Location: UCOP - Franklin Building
UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
UC Legal - Office of General Counsel (OGC) delivers ethical, timely, efficient and high quality legal services to the University of California ten campuses, five medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other officers of the University.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection Law, the Principal Counsel - Health Regulatory provides primary legal support to the University's medical centers and health sciences schools on complex and high impact healthcare regulatory analysis. Work includes advising and counseling on health care regulatory and policy issues including health care reimbursement, operations, privacy, hospital licensing or accreditation, medical staff, peer review, tax exemption, federally qualified health centers, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, controlled substances, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, sexual harassment/sexual violence in academic medical centers, graduate medical education, religious liberty/establishment issues, managed care and Veteran's Affairs facility affiliations.
The Principal Counsel - Health Regulatory should be a strategic thinker, an approachable adviser, and a strong relationship builder who thrives in a challenging environment and is clearly aligned with the University's and UC Legal's values. All team members are expected to actively participate in initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion, whether at UC or in the community.
Responsibilities
80% Core Legal and Client Service
- Supports the UC Legal Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection Law Group's coordination efforts to facilitate more efficient, effective, and consistent delivery of health law services system-wide.
- Provides substantial expertise within the University in the Health Law field, particularly in health care regulatory and policy issues.
- Under general direction handles independently a full range of legal matters and projects, to include those of high complexity and of substantial importance and impact.
- Provides high-level strategic advice to University business units.
- Provides actionable and practical advice based on sophisticated interpretation of facts and law in areas of ambiguity.
- Identifies and frames systemic legal issues, and formulates and proposes strategic approaches to address them.
- Participates on external committees to provide input on issues that affect state and/or federal policy.
- Keeps informed on changing legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University.
- Provides training as well as client advisories and tools related to such developments.
- Directly negotiates matters on behalf of The Regents.
- Acts as a liaison with outside counsel.
- May provide strategic support and expertise on litigation matters in areas of expertise.
10% Collaboration and Communication
- Recognizes strategic needs of organization and proactively builds relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
- Establishes effective relationships with key internal and external constituencies.
- Mentors law clerks, fellows, and other learners.
- Functions as lead and technical resource and provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to clients or to less-experienced attorneys.
- Develops objectives and ensures service according to established priorities.
- Ensures accurate record keeping in compliance with UC Legal data quality protocols.
5% Collaborates to achieve solutions on the most complex legal issues.
5% Supports OGC's commitment to diversity by mentoring law clerks, fellows, and other learners.
Experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience advising clients on high-level and complex health care regulatory matters required.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated specialized and in-depth experience in at least one of the following health care regulatory areas: reimbursement, operations, and/or medical staff.
- Experience gained in a law firm, or in-house counsel for an academic institution, corporation or other entity.
- Significant experience advising executives on sophisticated and often highly complex health care regulatory matters.
- Requires health law expertise including a sufficient understanding of applicable laws, industry practices, and enforcement trends.
- In depth abilities in collaboration, facilitation, and strategic and creative thinking.
- In-depth understanding of highly complex legal issues and ability to foresee implications of different approaches or actions.
- Advanced interpersonal communication skills.
- Skills to gain trust and build credibility with a broad group of colleagues and clients.
- Advanced written communication skills.
- Advanced research skills; ability to readily identify critical legislative changes.
- In depth decision making ability.
- Advanced skills in project management, and facilitating policy review and changes.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact.
- Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in complex and high impact health care regulatory matters for hospitals and health sciences school clients.
- Prior experience at government agency responsible for regulating hospitals and/or other providers.
Education
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training required.
Licenses and Certifications
Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar.
Travel Requirements
5% Occasional travel for business meetings.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person hired will be required to reside within California and report to work on-site at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA on a regular basis.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Job Title: Counsel 4
Salary Grade: Grade 29
Payscale: $220,000 - $255,000, commensurate with experience
Full Salary Range: $165,200 - $333,800
Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The first review date for this job is March 22, 2024. The position will be open until filled.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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