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Job description
Vice President & General Counsel
The Vice President & General Counsel is responsible for serving as the on-site General Counsel of Camden-Clark Health Services, Inc. (CCHS), and its subsidiaries, with the assistance, as needed, of the other Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, Assistant Vice Presidents(“AVP”), Deputy General Counsel(“DGC”), and the Chief Legal Officer(“CLO”) of WVUHS Legal Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor
West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility.
EXPERIENCE
At least five (5) years of substantial experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with substantive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other instruments documenting arrangements and transactions between parties.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Serves as an Associate General Counsel of WVUHS.
Serves as the on-site General Counsel of CCHS with the assistance, as needed, of the other Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, AVPs, DGC, and of the CLO of WVUHS Legal Services.
Serves as an integrated component of WVUHS's Legal Services Department and CCHS’s Leadership Team.
Oversees the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of CCHS, and its subsidiaries, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and day-to-day legal issues.
Assists WVUHS Litigation Counsel, as needed, with the handling of malpractice, employment, and other lawsuits against CCHS, and its subsidiaries, and, as appropriate, handles such matters directly.
Assists Associate General Counsels, AVPs, DGC, and CLO of WVUHS Legal Services, as needed, with the handling of transactions involving CCHS, and its subsidiaries, and, as appropriate, handles such matters directly.
Oversees Medical Staff, credentialing, and licensing matters involving CCHS, and its subsidiaries, with the assistance, as needed, of Associate General Counsels, AVPs, DGC, and CLO of WVUHS Legal Services.
Assists the Corporate Compliance Officers of WVUHS and CCHS, as needed, on compliance matters.
Selects or participates in the selection of, as the case may be, the outside counsel to advise and represent CCHS and its subsidiaries.
Oversees or participates in the oversight of, as the case may be, such outside counsel.
Stays up-to-date on developments in the law.
Develops and implements an appropriate educational program for the Boards of Directors, officers, and employees with respect to applicable laws and their legal duties and responsibilities.
Performs such other duties as requested by the Chief Legal Officer of WVUHS and President & CEO of CCMC.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General office environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.
Knowledge of academic medical center operations preferred.
Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Exempt/Non-Exempt
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System
Cost Center
509 SYSTEM Legal Services
Address
300 Star AvenueParkersburgWest Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Worksite address
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