Description:

Job Summary:
Dir Assistant General Counsel plans, directs, and advises the legal function for Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH).This includes providing specialized legal advice for provider organizations, health plans, and accountable care organizations. Develops and implements legal policies, procedures, and practices. Ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Manages, develops, reviews, and negotiates legal documents, agreements, contracts, and reports. These may include litigation, joint ventures, physician groups, complex contracts, and commercial transactions. Provides legal review for BSWH communications, contracts, documents, filings, and press releases. Interprets and clarifies relevant laws, rulings, regulations, and statutes for senior leadership. Advises on proposed legislation and recent changes in laws affecting BSWH. Identifies, monitors, and addresses issues of legal risk. Protects BSWH legal interests and rights. Represents and advocates for the organization. Represents the organization to patients, vendors, suppliers, government entities, and regulatory agencies. Works closely with senior leadership, risk management, compliance, operations, and other stakeholders. Identifies and prevents violations of law and promotes BSWH legal compliance.

A system Director translates and implements strategic plans and goals for their area. Makes final judgments on operational matters and ensures achievement of goals. Recommends policies and organizational changes for the area. Plans and executes projects and initiatives that meet annual goals. Erroneous judgments at this level can negatively impact the area's success, business unit, and possibly the overall organization's operations. Plans and directs the operations of a department or area, with responsibility for staffing, processes, budgets, and costs. Manages and advises subordinates to meet schedules, resolve technical problems, and monitor performance. Has a larger, more complex organization or functional area than a manager. Often has one or more managers or supervisors reporting to the role.

Essential Functions of the Role

Directs the legal function for assigned area of responsibility for BSWH.
Recommends and implements strategic and operational plans and priorities for legal services aligned to BSWH overall business goals.
Directs legal services for corporate, operational, and health care matters. Writes, reviews, edits, and finalizes agreements, reports, viewpoints, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Partners with and advises senior leadership on legal, regulatory, and risk management matters. Applies understanding of daily operations of BSWH acute care hospitals, clinics, and affiliates.
Manages and conducts research into various legal and risk management issues. Stays updated on legislation, trends, issues, and best practices in assigned areas.
Prepares, reviews, and assists in negotiating complex contracts. Assesses liability and damages. Develops defense to resolve claims successfully.
Advises on law, regulations, and court viewpoints. Directs the preparation of legal interpretations outlining facts and conclusions.
Coordinates communication with other attorneys to provide legal advice on business matters as needed.
Identifies legal and business risks and offers effective solutions tailored to the situations.
Reviews policies and programs to assess legal risk, render a conclusion, and communicate impact to BSWH.

Key Success Factors:

Juris Doctorate degree required.
5+ years of experience practicing healthcare law.
1+ years of experience in a leadership role.
Experience in supporting integrated delivery systems with a health plan and accountable care organization.
Possesses a current law license in U.S. state of residence.
Must obtain a Texas law license within 6-14 months of hire.
Health Law board certification preferred.
Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

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