Staff Attorney I

The Staff Attorney I provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding bio-medical focused research, intellectual property, grants, ethics and regulatory compliance, and related contracting. The Staff Attorney I will be responsible for, but not limited, to the following:

• Draft, present, negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements for various departments.
• Provide legal advice and identify risks.
• Directly support members of management to evaluate and respond to matters related to research compliance and transactions.
• Assist to protect Moffitt's legal interest and maintain its operations in compliance with applicable law.
• Provide hands-on legal counsel to all levels of management.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations and assure legal compliance.
• Keep current on new and emerging laws and policy developments (e.g. life sciences, research, grant compliance and health care) impacting Moffitt's operations.
• Draft institutional policies in accordance with best practices and within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations.
• Receive and investigate inquiries and issues related to legal matters such as licensures, credentialing, insurance, contracts and Moffitt policies.
• Direct and participate in the research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and operational units (e.g., compliance, clinical trials office, regulatory, and research administration) to improve operational needs and ensure guidance documents and agreements reflect institutional objectives.
• Provide other legal support as directed or as circumstances may require to support management and protect Moffitt's legal interests.

The ideal candidate:

• Preferred candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating research, health care, and/or clinical trial agreements.
• Ability to effectively analyze and interpret general business contracts, professional agreements, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Experience drafting reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Possess the skills to analyze and resolve issues using a risk-based approach to achieve clients' business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice regarding matters related to research and compliance transactions.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations and assuring legal compliance.
• Initiate routine meetings with departmental leaders to effectuate contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
• Support strategic initiatives of the VP/ Deputy General Counsel and EVP/ General Counsel.
• Prepare, review and negotiate other business transactions.
• Research and special projects assigned by the VP/ Deputy General Counsel and EVP/ General Counsel.
• Assist OGC in preparing, circulating and filing legal opinions, contracts, corporate and other legal documents, including the preparation and submission of government reports, annual corporate reports and related filings.
• Assist each department with their efforts to prepare, negotiate and finalize related policies, procedures and agreements.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor required. This individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and have at least 3 years' experience practicing law.
• Must possess State Bar certification; however, does not necessarily have to be a Florida Bar Board Certificate.**
• Experience with clinical trial and/or research agreements with ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Candidate should be able to display excellent organization, problem‐solving and computer skills.
• Candidate should possess excellent research, written and verbal communications skills.
• Always needs to have positive attitude, robust attention to detail, strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience supervising and managing paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency is preferred.