Vice President And Deputy General Counsel

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Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
Duties: Reporting to the SVP of Corporate Integrity and General Counsel, the VP and Deputy General Counsel (VP DGC) is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the legal staff and legal work of the organizations and providing legal advice, counsel and representation to internal stakeholders and the Boards of Directors. The VP DGC is also responsible to develop and implement the Integrity & Compliance Program (ICP) for all non-clinical matters across the organizations. The VP DGC is responsible for budgeting and managing the legal costs to the organizations, optimizing internal legal resources and reducing external costs relating to legal consulting and representation relationships. It is critical that the VP DGC identify internal and external resources to develop the legal department, advancing internal tactical knowledge in areas of importance and relevance to the organizations. The VP DGC provides executive management with effective advice on the organizations’ compliance strategies and implementation, manages the legal functions, and obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel, when necessary. The VP DGC is a dedicated and experienced leader who embraces the identity of the legal and compliance functions as enabling the delivery of the organizations’ shared mission. Function as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization. Develop, initiate, maintain, implement and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Integrity & Compliance Program (ICP) and its related activities to prevent unlawful, unethical, or improper conduct; manage the day-to-day operation of the Program. Coordinate with management in the establishment of policies and procedures addressing areas of significant legal, regulatory or other compliance risk impacting all operations of WCGME, TWCCH and all other affiliated organizations. Coordinate with management in the establishment of policies for ongoing training, education programs for all staff in support of the ICP. Assist in the development of top Legal/Compliance team performance and integrity to promote the Mission, Vision and Core Values at the highest level. Oversee and implement an employment law compliance training program for supervisors and leadership and development program for all staff. Oversee the Anonymous Reporting System and act as a channel of communication to receive and direct compliance issues to appropriate resources for investigation and resolution; ensure completion of RCAs and PDSAs to mitigate future risk and to promote organizational learning. Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the appropriate Board, Committee and/or executive team informed of operation and progress of compliance efforts. Provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters. Assess the merits of claims and cases filed against or on behalf of the organizations, work with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense. Structure and manage the company’s internal legal and compliance functions and staff. Monitor the legal landscape to stay informed of legal developments impacting the organizations. Oversee the selection, retention, management, payment and evaluation of all outside counsel.

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