Staff Contracts Attorney - Eamc Administration

Summary

• At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

• The Staff Contracts Attorney, under direction of the Chief Legal & Governance Officer, manages and advises on all legal aspects of organizational contracts. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and mitigating legal risks associated with contracts. Provides legal counsel to internal stakeholders, manages contract-related disputes, and stays updated on relevant laws and regulations.  Provides legal counsel on a broad range of legal matters including rendering verbal and written advice on legal subjects;; Interprets and implements constitutional, statutory, regulatory and administrative rule requirements; Provides training and assistance in the development of policies, procedures, and programs, as well as laws and regulations which may affect or impact East Alabama Health; Conduct healthcare related legal research and policy development on general healthcare matters, compliance and regulatory matters; and other legal and health care issues as directed by the Chief Legal & Governance Officer. 

• Age Group
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• Minimum Education
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
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  Minimum Experience
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  Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Member/licensed by the Alabama State Bar within 90 days of hire.
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  Preferred Education
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  Preferred Experience
  • Preferred minimum 5 years active law practice healthcare law experience preferred.
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  Preferred Registration/License/Certification
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• Other Requirements
• Demonstrated success in effectively serving a diverse and demanding clientele
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships within the Legal Department and across the East Alabama Health system
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills