Associate General Counsel – Office of Legal Affairs
As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence—breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care. Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than 100 years we have been innovating new treatments, new procedures and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world. To help achieve these goals, Montefiore is recruiting for an Associate General Counsel to provide expertise, create efficiencies, realize financial savings, and add value for our Clinicians and Associates.
Montefiore is seeking an Associate General Counsel to serve in its Office of Legal Affairs to provide legal advice and assistance across the organization to all levels of Montefiore associates including directors, administrators, and senior executives. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of legal matters including general healthcare issues, contract negotiations, commercial transactions, IT and intellectual property matters, clinical service arrangements, physician practice acquisitions, HIPAA and privacy issues, corporate governance and structuring, regulatory compliance, and patient care issues.
To qualify, you must be licensed to practice law in the state of New York and have at least 10 years of significant legal work experience, primarily in transactional matters, with a focus in contract negotiation, either as in-house counsel or external legal counsel . Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as are strong client service, problem solving, project management, and negotiation capabilities.
Compensation:
Associate General Counsel – starting at $225,000 based on experience
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.
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Montefiore Health System
New York, NY, United States
ZIP: 10261
20 days ago
Valid through: 5/12/2025