Senior Counsel

About UsAbout Cooper University Health CareCooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.Short DescriptionSenior Counsel is a motivated individual who believes in Cooper’s mission to serve, to heal, and toeducate to improve the lives of Cooper patients and the communities it serves.At the direction of General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, Senior Counsel shall providelegal services to the Health System on a broad range of matters including, without limitation, healthlaw and regulations, corporate governance, real estate, family law, insurance, clinical research andhuman subject protection, employment law, and other business-related matters. This position shallmonitor and interpret complex healthcare laws to support business decision-making; create andupdate corporate policies and procedures; develop and implement education programs; and offerlegal advice on various healthcare matters to Cooper management.This is an advanced position which must work independently and collaborate with otherprofessionals and departments. Senior Counsel must be able to lead projects with minimaloversight.Senior Counsel must possess excellent legal research and writing skills in addition to having thedesire, disposition, and integrity necessary to work well with fellow members of Cooper’s legaldepartment, members of Cooper’s healthcare and administrative departments, outside andopposing counsel, and court personnel. Senior Counsel must project a positive attitude and fostera team approach with his or her colleagues.Experience RequiredTen or more years’ experience as an attorney is required.A demonstrated ability to systematically:- Research a variety of statutes, regulations, case law and other legal authorities.- Professionally and thoroughly investigate various types of factual situations.- Apply relevant legal authorities to a given factual situation.- Develop sound and practical legal conclusions about a client’s obligations or opportunities in a given factual situation.- Present those conclusions to other attorneys and client representatives in an organized, systematic and professional manner. A demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team-Oriented collaborative environment A demonstrated proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft 365, the Internet, and Westlaw.Education RequirementsBachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.License/Certification RequirementsMust possess a valid NJ driver’s license. Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure (unrestricted license preferred). Admission to the New Jersey Bar required within one year of employment.Special Requirements*Real-estate experience is highly preferred for this opening.Salary Min ($)USD $82.00Salary Max ($)USD $137.00Job SummaryJob ID: 69805Category: ManagementShift: 1Type: Full TimeDepartment Name: Legal Affairs 1 Federal Street