Associate General Counsel

About the Role

The Associate General Counsel serves as a key legal advisor within a healthcare-focused in-house legal department, providing guidance on a broad range of complex legal matters. These include contract negotiations, commercial transactions and disputes, business arrangements, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute issues, intellectual property, and general civil law.

What You’ll Do

• Managing and coordinating commercial and civil litigation, regulatory matters, and contract-related issues

• Overseeing outside counsel on various legal proceedings

• Drafting and negotiating a wide array of agreements, including:

  • Professional and clinical service contracts

  • Purchase and performance agreements

  • Vendor and affiliation agreements

  • Leases and related business contracts

• Assisting in the development and review of internal policies and procedures

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and healthcare regulations

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Must hold a license in good standing to practice law in the State of New Jersey

• Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in general civil litigation required

• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts or agreements preferred

• Strong human relations and communication skills required

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected salary range for this position is [$58,656.00- $227,380] per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you