Description:

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job provides legal support to general counsel and other legal department attorneys and provides legal advice and counsel to internal clients on a variety of matters related to a large healthcare system and medical/clinical environment, including legal, risk, healthcare, and regulatory matters.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education:
Required - Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

Work Experience:
Required - None.

Preferred - Transactional and negotiation experience or other comparable experience.

Certifications:
Required - Current admission to practice law in the state of practice or active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability and commitment to obtain bar membership within time frame approved by general counsel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the organization.
Ability to be a motivated self-starter and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
Ability to be flexible with regard to varied assignments and willingness to develop new areas of expertise.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day).

Job Duties:

Delivers legal services to the organization's internal clients as a member of the legal department.
Provides legal transactional support to include drafting, negotiating, and contract reviews.
Performs legal research and training and provides general corporate legal support as assigned.
Identifies and guards against legal risks.
Interacts with and directs outside counsel and administrative staff.
Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.