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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.
There is an opportunity for remote work for exceptional applicants outside the Greater New Orleans region but hybrid/on-site is preferred.
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 - 1-3 years of legal experience in transactional matters, healthcare, technology, and/or data privacy and governance. Experience reviewing or drafting commercial agreements, including IT, software, services, or vendor contracts. Prior exposure to healthcare, life sciences, data privacy, or regulated industries is a plus.
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) on occasion.
Ability to analyze contracts, identify legal issues, and escalate risks appropriately.
Demonstrated skill in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and departments, including the supervising attorney, other teams in the legal department, non-legal business units, outside counsel, and external partners,
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.
Negotiate software-as-a-service contracts, statements of work, amendments, master services agreements, software licensing contracts, IT services arrangements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, and data sharing arrangements, among others.
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. This role is expected to grow in responsibility and complexity of legal matters over time as experience and judgment develop.
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.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
