Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. We offer an extraordinary benefits' package, including healthcare, paid time off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What you will be doing in this role:
Corporate Counsel is a member of the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) and responsible, under the guidance of the Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs and Chief Legal Officer, the Vice President, Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and/or Senior Corporate Counsel, for providing legal services and advice on a wide range of matters for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars -Sinai Health System, and other identified affiliates (collectively, Cedars-Sinai), with the ultimate objective of optimal legal and strategic advantage for Cedars-Sinai, and for specific projects as assigned. Corporate Counsel has a degree of independence in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, which will vary depending on the relative complexity of the project. Corporate counsel analyzes and interprets relevant law, advises on strategic, operational and policy matters, participates in enterprise risk management, participates in management of lawsuits, arbitrations and similar proceedings, and develops an understanding of trends and forces shaping the health care industry in the context of legal requirements.
This particular role be focused on real estate and corporate transactions – real estate acquisitions and sales, advising on commercial lease transactions, corporate transactions (asset acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and complex contractual relationships).
Corporate Counsel may serve as the DLA's representative for Cedars-Sinai initiatives, committees and task forces, based on proficiency or experience, as assigned.
Corporate Counsel develops and maintains subject matter expertise in one or more substantive areas of law that routinely or materially affect Cedars-Sinai operations and strategy.
Corporate Counsel routinely interacts with and supervises outside legal counsel, consultants and experts.
Corporate Counsel strives to carry out the essential position accountabilities in a timely manner in response to client needs and expectations.
The Corporate Counsel performs all duties in a manner that promotes Cedars-Sinai mission, values, and philosophy and serves as a role model for the values and mission of the organization.
Corporate Counsel works to foster and maintain a team-focused approach to the delivery of legal services for Cedars-Sinai with other members of the DLA and with members of other departments which share responsibility for enterprise risk management. Corporate Counsel reports to an Associate General Counsel. Corporate Counsel must establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff at all levels in Cedars-Sinai, as well as with outside counsel, consultants, vendors, agents, and others.
In this role you will:
Establish effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
Share knowledge, time and proficiency to assist other members of the team and members of Cedars-Sinai management.
Cultivate and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with partners and client groups.
Work with and supervise outside counsel.
Act as a team lead to include coordinating the work of others, assigning or allocating work to team, and ensuring tasks are completed according to timeline and quality standards.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Experience/Skills Sought:
Experience negotiating and drafting for commercial business agreements, including real estate arrangements.
Exposure to health law or compliance.
About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About The Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : HRC1451507
Working Title : Corporate Counsel
Department : Legal Services
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Legal
Job Specialty : Legal
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $128,200.00 - $224,200.00