Director, Legal Affairs/Asst Gen Counsel, Legal Services / Risk Management

Position Summary Serves as a member of the Legal Affairs Department for Valley Health System, including Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital, Valley Home Care, and Valley Medical Group. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position provides legal counsel and guidance on a broad range of healthcare, regulatory, operational, governance, employment, litigation, real estate, transactional and business matters affecting the organization. Position Summary Serves as a member of the Legal Affairs Department for Valley Health System, including Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital, Valley Home Care, and Valley Medical Group. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position provides legal counsel and guidance on a broad range of healthcare, regulatory, operational, governance, employment, litigation, real estate, transactional and business matters affecting the organization. The Attorney partners closely with leadership across the organization, including Compliance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Privacy & Security, and operational departments to identify and mitigate legal risks, support organizational initiatives , and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position exercises independent judgment in managing assigned legal matters and delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice in support of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare attorney with strong analytical, communications, and problem solving skills, and experience advising healthcare organizations on complex legal and regulatory issues. Education Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Experience Minimum of ten (10) years of legal practice with significant experience advising nonprofit hospitals, health systems, physician organizations, or other healthcare providers on regulatory, operational, transactional, and contractual, governance, employment and litigation matters. Demonstrated experience managing litigation, overseeing outside counsel, and supporting complex healthcare business initiatives. Strong ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver practical legal guidance in a fast-paced environment. Skills Healthcare Law & Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Commercial Contracting, business transactions, strategic affiliations and physician arrangements Corporate Governance & Board Support Litigation, Investigations& Dispute Resolution Management HIPAA, Privacy & Information Security Strategic Legal Counseling & Executive Advisory Services Knowledge of Employment and Medical Staff Law Leadership, Communication & Stakeholder Management Job Location Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $208,603.20 - $260,748.80 The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. 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