Northern Light Health

Department: Legal

Position is located: Cianchette Professional Blding

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Northern Light Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel-Contracting who will oversee the drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating of various types of health-care related contracts. The role will report to Senior Corporate Counsel and requires a thorough understanding of contract principles and the ability to present contractual language recommendations to stakeholders.

The Corporate Counsel-Contracting will be a key member of the Northern Light Health Legal Department (currently comprised of seven attorneys and seven staff members). The successful candidate must be able to work with a sense of urgency, work well under pressure, and be able to juggle multiple priorities, all while paying close attention to detail.

• Must have demonstrated substantive legal experience, including primary and independent responsibility for significant legal matters.

• Comprehensive understanding of and experience in the health care field as well as knowledge and experience working with health care related statutes and regulations preferred.

• Employment law/HR knowledge a plus.

• Ability to accomplish assignments timely with minimum supervision.

• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate and work with many disciplines, such as leadership, medical staff, financial management, state and federal officials, internal and external clients and other individuals and entities the organization interacts with.

• Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated judgment and discretion.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel II will support Northern Light Health and its Member Organizations on a variety of legal matters and projects related to the management and operation of a health care system by providing competent, timely legal advice and assistance informed by sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent client service.

• Draft policies.

• Use business and legal judgment to balance an appropriate level of risk against business needs in particular situations.

• Assist with the preparation of corporate minutes and corporate filings for Northern Light Health and Member Organizations.

• Supervise, work closely with, and actively direct outside counsel to ensure organizational goals are met.

• Analyze legislation that impacts the organization and assist in responding to legislative and other inquiries. Advise administrators/department heads/chiefs of service of changes in law.

• Participate in MHA and other activities to assist in policy development and to keep current with legal issues occurring in healthcare in Maine and nationally.

• Provide in-service education on legal issues to management and staff as appropriate.

• Drive legal costs to a minimum by assessing risk and through appropriate use of inside and outside counsel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Attorney

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and active license to practice law required

• 3-10 years of experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

• Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

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