About this opportunity
U.S. Dermatology Partners lists this Deputy General Counsel (103546) opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
The Associate or Deputy General Counsel will be responsible for providing direct legal support to U.S. Dermatology Partners. This position will support multiple legal functions depending on the candidate's background and skill set, which may include regulatory & compliance related matters, litigation support (professional liability and non-liability), employment investigations, and insurance coverage. More important than all other skills is the ability to take over and manage projects and the desire to learn and grow the practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
Stays informed and supports current legislation.
Writes, edits, and finalizes reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
Support internal employment investigations (as needed).
Performs investigations in conjunction with outside counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer.
Finds ethical solutions to legal matters.
Manages cases independently.
Development of litigation strategies.
Reporting to insurance carriers.
Provides analysis of legal and policy issues.
Conducts and oversees research into a variety of legal issues.
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
Assist with practice acquisitions.
Draft and prepare various agreements (employment, lease, service, vendor).
Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
Requires up to 25% travel.
Qualifications
Legal drafting.
Legal research.
Regulatory and compliance.
Insurance coverage.
Litigation support.
Investigations.
Texas bar license required.
Minimum 1-5 years experience for Assistant General Counsel/5+ for Deputy General Counsel.
Health care related experience required.
Big firm or in-house experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professional in appearance and actions.
Logical and critical thinking.
Customer-focused with excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate support needs.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Location: Dallas, TX 75230
Position Type: Full Time
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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