Technology and Innovations Practice Area Attorney

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department/Specialty: Chief Legal Counsel

Schedule: Full time, Days

Salary range: $140,859.84- $196,350.53 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide advice, support, and counsel to the legal function for strategic and operational priorities.

• Keep current with legal developments affecting the health law practice area to incorporate into advice and support. Execute tasks under the general guidance of senior team members.

• Maintain regular contact with a variety of clients; demonstrate clear communication skills and a strong appreciation for the business and operational needs of clients.

• Support, promote, and implement legal initiatives. Advance the implementation of policies and procedures. Effectively identify issues and escalate complex matters as appropriate.

• Appropriately manage and steward internal and outside counsel financial resources.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Attorney obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience as licensed, practicing attorney required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Prefer experience supporting legal subject matter area of Technology and Innovations

• Prefer some experience in private practice

Equal employment opportunity employer

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