Assistant General Counsel

The Associate General Counsel provides legal services in support of PeaceHealth including its operating units, subsidiaries and related organizations

Job description:

• Drafts and analyzes contracts affecting the healthcare operations of the organization, including clinical affiliation, clinical research, supply chain, payor and other agreements.
• Provides legal advice in the areas of clinical affiliation and clinical research and institutional review board (IRB).
• Prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents and filings.
• Conducts legal research and analysis.

Job requirements:

• Juris-Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Superior academic performance 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing attorney in health law.
• Admission to state bar associationrequired.
  

  Vancouver, Washington: a city with much to offer visitors and residents alike- is located just across the river from Portland, Oregon.  We enjoy a mild climate and just to the North and East, beautiful scenic views and countless outdoor recreational opportunities. Vancouver’s friendly community has quick access to all the metropolitan amenities of Portland, and is home to award-winning schools, affordable housing, and beautiful recreational areas. It truly is a place to experience and love!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Drafts and analyzes contracts affecting the healthcare operations of the organization, including clinical affiliation, clinical research, supply chain, payor and other agreements.
2. Provides legal advice in the areas of clinical affiliation and clinical research and institutional review board (IRB).
3. Prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents and filings.
4. Conducts legal research and analysis.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Juris-Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Superior academic performance 

 EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing attorney in health law.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION - 

• Admission to state bar association required.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment.
• Technical proficiency in Word and database management.

Req ID: 155165