Associate General Counsel – Healthcare Regulatory

Associate General Counsel – Healthcare 

Job Code: LE3450

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience across the entirety of the UVA Heath portfolio.

As a UVA Community Health team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate General Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel of UVA Community Health (UVACH) and advises on a wide variety of legal and regulatory aspects of UVACH business matters, including, but not limited to, healthcare compliance, privacy, risk management, contracting, facilities development, administration and all other ongoing and new business interests.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides advice to management and executive leadership with respect to the legal implications involved in the ongoing operations of UVACH and its subsidiaries; 
• Supports heatlhcare regulatory compliance and privacy programs for UVACH operations;
• Provides legal advice on structuring of external relationships and various outreach activities and manages the necessary legal documentation for such activities;
• Drafts, revises, and reviews for legal appropriateness corporate and departmental contracts and related policies;
• Works with representatives from various departments on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform to legal and regulatory requirements;
• Confers with other legal counsel, both internally and externally, on a variety of legal matters impacting UVACH;
• Maintains collaborative and cooperative relationships among UVACH, UVA Health and related entities; 
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations;
• Completes other projects and tasks as assigned by UVACH General Counsel. 

Analysis: Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements. 

• Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.  
• Is able to select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.  
• Is able to explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion. 
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability and independence to directly manage assigned projects.

Communication: Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views. 
• Tailors communications to diverse audiences and maintains good working rapport with various stakeholders. 

Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts designed to enhance the delivery of services 

• Understands the value of innovation and continuous improvement. 
• Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies. 
• Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work. 

Customer Service: Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.  

• Understands the importance of quality service and meeting the needs of the stakeholders. 
• Is able to adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities. 
• Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service. 

Financial Management: Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements. 

• Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.  
• Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI). 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school required.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of legal practice with healthcare experience required

Licensure: Member in good standing of the State Bar of the Supreme Court of Virginia, to include Corporate Counsel Certification, required. 

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No
• On call responsibilities as directed: No

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes