General Counsel

3 weeks ago


New Hyde Park, United States Northwell Health Full time


Job Description


Provides general counsel and advice regarding legal aspects of the activities, contracts, policies, procedures, plans and objectives of the organization. Consults with administrative and other personnel of the organization regarding their legal obligations and duties; as well as with outside legal counsel, and other consultants, on legal matters affecting System affiliated entities and personnel.


Job Responsibility



1. Handles a full range of legal matters affecting the organization and its affiliates; researches and understands legal and business issues, responds promptly and objectively; stays current with laws and regulations impacting operations; maintains awareness of organizational activities to provide comprehensive legal advice.
2. Serves as a liaison to ensure outside professionals understand the business context and organization personnel grasp the impact of legal analysis; assists in developing and revising policies and procedures, including those related to health information management and research efforts.
3. Instructs personnel on reviewing agreements for business and legal issues, identifies opportunities to create model agreements and forms, and prepares these for use by non-legal staff to expedite business operation
4.Provides assistance with legal matters relating to the Medical Board and Medical Staff of and the patient care provided by the various hospitals affiliated with the organization; as counsel to the hospitals and medical boards, attends meetings including; Joint Conference/Professional Affairs Committees, the medical boards (as appropriate) and medical staff bylaws; monitors medical board, committee and hospital activities for legal issues, provides advice on appropriate action for their resolution.
7. Addresses legal issues in patient care promptly to support quality care; assists social work and discharge planning with complex matters; identifies and mitigates litigation risks by collaborating with Risk Management, Quality Management, Legal Affairs, and external professionals.
8. Coordinates credentialing issues for staff members, prepares and submits court documents for patient care, guardianship, and mental hygiene cases, represents System Facilities in court, and manages legal activities related to the health system‘s dealings with institutional lenders.
9. Supports the Department of Finance with post-closure institutional financing issues, provides legal support on labor, employment, and human rights matters, and advises on the impact of related laws and collective bargaining agreements on the organization and its entities.
10. Problems addressed are of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
11. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.


Job Qualification



*Juris Doctor and admission to New York State Bar required.
*10+ years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.



*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member‘s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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