Staff Attorney
The Staff Attorney provides general legal support, direction and advice to all UC Health entities under the supervision of a senior attorney in the Office of General Counsel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to legal research and writing for senior attorneys within the Office of General Counsel; legal drafting and review of non-physician, transactional contracts, including clinical education agreements; legal drafting and review of commercial/non-physician real property arrangements; legal drafting and review of patient transfer agreements between UC Health entities and other healthcare organizations; routine management and handling of subpoenas; general advice, review and direction regarding internal policies and procedures of UC Health entities; compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of federal and state administrative agencies, including HIPAA and privacy; and general legal support of the UC Health strategic initiatives, as needed. The Staff Attorney coordinates his/her activities with the attorneys in the Office of General Counsel.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Department Details:
This department is a close-knit and fun team with strong leadership. Employees have autonomy over their work, while receiving support from the team.
Responsibilities- Legal drafting and review of contracts
- Legal research and writing for senior attorneys within the Office of General Counsel
- Routine management and handling of subpoenas
- General legal support of the UC Health strategic initiatives
- Provide advice and counsel to UC Health entities concerning compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of federal and state administrative agencies, including federal and state privacy regulations
- General advice, review and direction regarding internal policies and procedures of UC Health entities
- Other duties as assigned
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Ohio required; however corporate counsel registration in Ohio may be considered if licensed to practice law and in good standing in another state.
- 1-4 years of legal experience practicing business law preferred.
- Experience in a healthcare setting and experience with compliance and/or regulatory functions preferred.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Ohio (corporate counsel registration considered if licensed elsewhere)
- 1-4 years of legal experience practicing business law
- Experience in a healthcare setting and with compliance and/or regulatory functions
What We Do
UC Health brings together the region’s top clinicians and researchers to provide world-class care to our community. From our flagship University Hospital to our state-of-the-art West Chester Hospital, UC Health delivers the absolute best in treatment and care. Continually recognized for excellence and backed by the academic strength of the University of Cincinnati, one of the nation’s top 25 public research universities, UC Health is revolutionizing how discovery-driven care is delivered. It’s all part of UC Health’s mission to provide the highest quality and most compassionate healthcare through cutting edge clinical services, teaching, innovation and research across medical specialties. UC Health is an equal opportunity M/F/Disabled/Veterans employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. www.uchealth.com/careers
