Attorney (UAB Health System) - Birmingham, AL

1 month ago


Birmingham, United States University of Alabama System Office Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The University of Alabama System is receiving applications for the position of University Counsel (UAB Health System). This is an on-site position based in Birmingham on the campus of The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Reporting directly to the UAB Chief University Counsel, who reports to the General Counsel of the University of Alabama System, the University Counsel provides legal advice and services to the UAB Health System, its hospitals and clinics, as well as its affiliates. This position works closely with, and is coordinated by, the General Counsel of the UAB Health System.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in effectively serving a diverse and demanding clientele, including officers and directors
  • Excellent legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships within the Office of Counsel and across UAB, UAB Health System, and The University of Alabama System
  • Established ability to exercise independent judgment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education/Training/Experience

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
  • Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama or must become so licensed within six (6) months of hire
  • Experience representing health care entities is preferred
  • A minimum of 3+ years of relevant legal experience required

Responsibilities

  • Managing administrative matters
  • Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing transactional documents
  • Providing legal advice and counsel, particularly involving contracts, regulations, and health care legal and compliance matters
  • Other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits/Retirement - Salary is commensurate with skill level and years of experience of applicant. In addition to competitive pay and an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, the University of Alabama System offers a valuable and comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday leave; access to matching contributions in a 403(b) supplemental retirement plan; a tuition assistance program for employees, their spouse and eligible dependents; and life insurance. For more information on the benefits package, please visit the System's Benefits webpage.


All eligible employees are required by state law to participate in Teachers' Retirement System. This defined benefit program provides eligible, retired employees with a specific benefit payable monthly for the lifetime of the member. The value of this monthly retirement payment generally increases with each year of service. Upon service retirement, employees are also eligible to join the state's Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP).


Application Instructions - Applications (to include a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references) must all be submitted online. You may be asked to provide additional application material such as an unofficial law school transcript. To apply, please visit: UA System Careers.


Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made. The University of Alabama System is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 23, 2024



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