Description:

Job Description:
At St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we are united by our mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, upholding the highest standards of integrity, compassion, and excellence.

As the Associate Counsel - Investigations, you will conduct and support comprehensive, legally compliant internal investigations in response to employee concerns, compliance issues, or other allegations. You will provide strategic guidance on enforcement, claims, and litigation risks, helping to safeguard our institution's people and mission. Your responsibilities will also include drafting clear, concise investigation reports; supporting colleagues in preparing written findings; and communicating results to institutional leaders with transparency and respect.

You will collaborate closely with HR, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams to mitigate risk, deliver training, and update policies in alignment with St. Jude's values. Additional duties include assisting with subpoena responses and partnering with e-discovery professionals to identify, preserve, and obtain relevant documents and data.

Join us in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families, while advancing a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Desired experience and qualifications:

Outstanding investigative and writing skills.
Experience working with multi-jurisdictional employers and diverse, hybrid workforces.
Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
Proficiency in preparing investigative summaries and reports.
Familiarity with e-discovery and digital forensic processes and tools.
Experience addressing issues involving physicians, medical staff, and educational law (e.g., Title IX, graduate medical education, student affairs).
Ability to prioritize tasks and act with urgency when needed.
Commitment to fostering a collaborative, respectful team environment.
Demonstrated dedication to integrity, compliance, and ethical decision-making.

Minimum Education and/or Training:
Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) degree required from an accredited law school.

Minimum Experience:
Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in at least one or more specialized areas of the law, such as technology matters, international/foreign law matters, medico-legal advising, labor and employment, academic programs, clinical research, insurance, privacy/data protection, health care compliance, grants and contracting, intellectual property, medical staff relations, non-profit tax issues, animal care and use, environmental health and safety, and accreditation matters.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
License to practice law in the State of Tennessee is required within nine (9) months from date of hire into the position. Registration as in-house counsel in lieu of a full license to practice is an option but must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire into the position.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Promptly and effectively responds to customer queries and requests.
Explores optimal solutions for customer needs.
Escalates/redirects effectively for quicker customer support.
Leads team meetings on an as needed basis and effectively communicates with cross-functional teams for results.
Understands and uses digital tools of communication as needed.
Speaks up in meetings, raises concerns, and shares information with team.
Able to draw insights from different sets of data and quickly understand why issues are happening.
Solves problems quickly by identifying the root causes.
Encourages others to see the opportunities ahead amidst changing circumstances even when the details have not been finalized.
Remains calm in challenging and uncertain times by focusing on the end goals and solving problems.
Defuses any unforeseen developments and problems by leveraging data analysis and insights. Maintains focus on goals.
Drives engagement and ownership for group to deliver ambitious results and solutions.
Supports institutional teams around complex legal matters (e.g., litigation, administrative, and regulatory proceedings) and proposes/implements suitable courses of action.
Understands changing laws and regulations within own specialized area, and advises business teams accordingly.
Leads provision of legal services (e.g., review, defense, and resolution of legal claims/disputes; policy design) within own area.
Reviews and negotiates contracts as needed.
Breaks down complex legal issues effectively and identifies key underlying legal questions/issues to enable effective analysis.
Independently researches, compiles, interprets, and analyzes complex case law within own specialized area of law.
Summarizes critical observations from analysis into legal materials for diverse set of stakeholders.