Vice President, Associate General Counsel (Woodbridge Township)

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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Vice President, Associate General Counsel may have various areas of concentration, though for this position, focus will be in providing legal support for our research organization that includes both translational and clinical research in an academic health setting comprising a School of Medicine, R&D facilities and 18 acute care facilities. The position will support and oversee others supporting contracting for research and clinical trials and intellectual property management and technology transfer. Support may be provided for other areas such as corporate, complex contract matters, litigation, academic, and regulatory advising and support. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President/Deputy General Counsel.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BA/BS; JD required.
• A minimum of 7 year's experience in the practice of law related to the area of practice to be assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and learn information technology programs necessary to the operation of the department and area of practice assigned.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, relevant state and federal healthcare law and regulations and healthcare operations.
• Experience working in an in-house department.
• Working with, supervising and providing guidance to paraprofessionals.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or otherwise eligible to practice as in-house counsel pursuant to R. 1:27-2.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!