About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full Time

40 Hours per week

Summary:
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for assisting the Vice President and General Counsel with the management of the legal, risk management and corporate compliance functions of the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Is responsible for assisting the Vice President and General Counsel with the management of the legal, risk management and corporate compliance functions of the organization.

2. Provides comprehensive legal advice and services for Children's Hospital and all of its affiliates, the Boards of Directors, Medical Staff, the executive team and the administrative staff, either directly or under supervision of The Vice President and General Counsel or through outside legal counsel.

3. Other duties as required.

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Experience in healthcare and corporate law is required.

2. Experience working in or with a not-for-profit healthcare organization is preferred.

3. Experience negotiating and documenting complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures is preferred.

4. Experience with the practice of law related to real estate, malpractice defense, insurance, employee relations and finance is preferred.

5. Experience with the Joint Commission and other health care regulatory and accreditation standards and procedures is preferred.

7. Experience identifying legal risks in the context of the business objectives of a non-profit health care organization and develop innovative and practical solutions to address both is required.

8. Experience providing strategic, business and legal counsel to senior management is required.

9. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

10. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.


Education and Experience
1. Education: Juris Doctor Degree is required.

2. Certification: License to practice law is required license to practice in the State of Ohio is preferred.

3. Years of relevant experience: 7 to 10 years is preferred.

4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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