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Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

UnityPoint HealthWest Des Moines, IA, United States
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  • Area of Interest : Business Professionals
  • FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0
  • Department : Law
  • Shift : Monday-Friday, Days
  • Job ID : 171508

    • Overview

    The Assistant General Counsel will focus primarily upon employment law, employment litigation and other litigation support. The experience to perform this role will include written discovery responses, depositions, motion practice and trial practice. Experience as lead counsel desired. This position reports to the Vice President of Risk, Safety and Litigation under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer.

    Assistant General Counsels at UnityPoint support the functions of a fast-paced, high-performing law department. This role involves providing sound legal advice and counsel to protect the interests of the organization and serve its mission and strategy. The Assistant General Counsel requires a strong understanding of the laws with the greatest impact to the organization, with particular expertise in areas impacting the Assistant General Counsel's Practice Group.

    Hours : Monday-Friday, day shift

    Location : Open to onsite or remote - applicants preferably reside in the UnityPoint Health geography of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin

    Why UnityPoint Health?

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few :

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  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

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  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

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  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

    • With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    Legal Advice & Counsel

  • Serves as a trusted legal advisor to the business on a wide range of state and federal laws, regulations, and standards relevant to UnityPoint Health
  • Provides and oversees legal services to the business served by the Practice Group, including but not limited to :

    • Identifying, assessing, and managing legal risks that could impact UPH, anticipating the effect on operations;

  • Negotiaion, drafting, and management of contracts and other legal documents, ensuring they protect the company's interests;
  • Managing legal disputes
  • Identifies and mitigates the areas of highest legal risk impacting the assigned Practice Group.
  • Recommends resolutions for legal and regulatory issues, leveraging knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, UPH goals, policies, and operations
  • Independently advises on, negotiates, drafts, and reviews various legal documents for the business
  • Identifies and implements best practices to mitigate risk
  • Conducts legal research, identifies and analyzes legal issues, presents clear recommendations, and ensures legal compliance for appropriate stakeholders
  • Assists with internal investigations, policy development, and legal risk assessments
  • Provides educational services and promotes awareness of legal concerns among the Law Department, UPH leadership, and team members
  • Influences, directs, and builds relationships with the legal team, business leaders, key stakeholders, and external partners through effective communication

    • Mentoring & Development

  • Support the development, education, and training of other attorneys, paralegals, and other team members
  • Serve as a mentor for attorneys and paralegals to help build a high-functioning Law Department
  • Provide feedback and input to support professional development and organizational success

    • Qualifications

    Education : Juris Doctor degree from a fully accredited American Bar Association law school

    Experience : A minimum of 5 years practicing law

    Licenses / Certifications : State Bar and MPRE

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

  • Methods and techniques of case management, prioritization, and control
  • Plan, organize, integrate and manage legal activities
  • Proficient with technology, including Microsoft products
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members, leaders, and board members
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to advise on risk and provide advice to senior business leaders
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions daily relative to appropriate and applicable projects and matters, including negotiating contracts and mediating disputes
  • Ability to coordinate work processes and projects with attorneys and market leadership to ensure projects are completed timely
  • Ability to operate in ambuiguity and make sound legal recommendations
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