Staff Counsel

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Staff Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for: Participates in defining and developing legal policies and procedures; Provides continuing counsel on legal implications and advises on a variety of legal matters such as governance, legal risk and contract interpretation; Represents company in various courts and proceedings; Negotiates, prepares and approves the form of agreements/contracts with service providers; Negotiates, prepares and executes other agreements/contracts and documents necessary to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; Develops and administers a contract management system to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and rules; Researches legal issues; develops and recommends solutions to legal risks regarding company operations; Provides advice on rules and regulations; develops innovative solutions for difficult, complex and systemic problems; Reviews and approves requests for proposals to ensure compliance when purchasing goods and services; Assists in the development of policies and communication processes to encourage reporting of compliance related information without fear of retaliation; Investigates compliance related conduct; Responds to questions, issues and reports of potential legal issues; Prepares and submits reports on legal related issues and activities; Organizes and/or participates in meeting, committees, workshops, education programs and in-services. Must have thorough knowledge of legal principles, procedures and terminology; thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing healthcare administration within the State of New York; good knowledge of the operation, functions and programs of the ECMC Corporation; strong research and writing skills; ability to analyze legal issues and identify significant cases that affect or may affect the ECMC Corporation; ability to draft a contract; ability to negotiate; ability to implement processes; ability to prepare and present concise reports and legal correspondence; ability to supervise subordinate employees; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to work independently; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; ethical conduct in the practice of law; sound professional judgment; tact; confidentiality; integrity; discretion; resourcefulness; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Should have Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited School of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree and 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney that included contract drafting and negotiation, legal research and opinion drafting and policy and procedures design, 2 years of which included practicing health law for a hospital, healthcare system, physician group or provider of outsourced physician services. Must have Possession of a New York State Law License in good standing at time of appointment.

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