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This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules. Please see our website for the full Job Description.

Job Summary The Chief Legal Officer will provide legal advice and counsel to the Board and Cook County Health (CCH) Leadership over matters concerning litigation, regulatory compliance, and government relations. Leads the strategic development of business strategies and other aspects of corporate governance. Collaborates with the States Attorneys’ Office, the Office of the Independent Inspector General for Cook County, and Legal Office of the Cook County Office of the President regarding various matters. The Department responds to subpoenas and requests for information and records, as well as serves as the organization’s formal “FOIA” contact. Coordinates certain internal hearings and assures adherence with institutional policies, rules, regulations and other State and Federal laws.

General Administrative Responsibilities Collective Bargaining Discipline Supervision Management

Typical Duties

• Leads the strategy for all CCH legal matters
• Oversees the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities
• Advises the Board and CCH Leadership on a variety of issues, including any changes due to healthcare reform
• Reviews, analyzes, and responds to correspondence pertaining to a variety of legal matters
• Develops and recommends strategic business solutions
• Collaborates with internal audit and corporate compliance offices
• Maintains proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state, and federal governmental bodies, legislatures, and the community at large
• Manages a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department
• Leads the development and implementation of the general management policy as a member of the executive management team
• Provides guidance to departments in revising ordinances, legislative proposals, directives, correspondence, and/or policies for use in intergovernmental relations and public statements
• Participates in training on various legal matters for the Board, Management, and/or staff
• Oversees the Freedom of Information Officer
• Performs other duties as assigned to support CCH

Reporting Relationship Reports to Chief Executive Officer-CCH and to the Chairman of the CCH Board of Directors

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have an active State of Illinois law license in good standing or active law license in good standing from a different US jurisdiction and must obtain a State of Illinois law license within six months of starting employment
• Ten (10) years of legal experience, with at least five (5) years of recent legal experience within the healthcare industry
• Three (3) years of leadership experience in a law firm, as In House Counsel, or in a hospital or healthcare system
• Experienced in negotiating and drafting various legal agreements and ability to coordinate litigation efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal experience in a unionized healthcare environment
• LLM or higher in healthcare law
• Legal experience with managed care organizations, rules, and regulations

Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

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BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

For details on Veteran Preference, please see the full Job Posting on our website.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview”.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.