Description:
The Health Care Attorney will be an integral part of the legal team supporting MU Health Care, MU School of Medicine, and other clinical operations and health schools within the University. This position will provide legal guidance on routine, moderately complex, and complex matters, aiming to ensure compliance with legal standards and policies. The attorney will collaborate within the healthcare legal team to enhance processes and offer expertise to less experienced members when necessary. They will work with university academic and business leaders to analyze problems, assess risks, and inform decisions that impact policies, procedures, and practices. Significant experience in business transactions, contracts (managed care, professional and facility service, and expense), and corporate matters is preferred.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to the University's healthcare operations and schools on routine, moderately complex, and complex legal matters.
- Analyze problems, assess needs, and exercise judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results.
- Make recommendations affecting policies, procedures, and practices, referring exceptions to senior attorneys when necessary.
- Coordinate with the contracting office and business leaders on transactional matters, including contract negotiation and drafting.
- Assess the application of university policy and legal authorities to varied client scenarios, involving other stakeholders and decision-makers within the university as needed.
- Evaluate legal, operational, and financial risks to determine when items should be elevated within the Office of General Counsel and/or to university academic and business leaders.
- Offer guidance and expertise to less experienced team members upon request.
- Collaborate within the healthcare legal team to enhance processes and promote compliance with legal standards and policies.
- Conduct training sessions to equip University faculty and staff with the necessary legal knowledge and skills for their roles.
- Engage in routine contact with senior management and leaders in health schools and clinical health operations.
- A Juris Doctor or LLB degree from an ABA accredited law school and at least 4 years of experience with a significant specialized experience in at least one area
- License to practice law in Missouri or eligible for admission to the Missouri Bar
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in health law or related fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
- Familiarity with relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards, including privacy laws and laws applicable to health research.
- Prior experience with business transactions and contract negotiation, drafting, and review for healthcare entities and academic institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex information with sensitivity and discretion.
- Membership in relevant professional organizations or associations related to health law.
- Proficiency in standard business and legal office application systems/software, along with comfort in utilizing business and legal applications.