SENIOR COUNSEL

About Us Cooper University Health Care is committed to providing extraordinary health care and supporting its employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Short Description Senior Counsel is a highly motivated individual who believes in Cooper’s mission to serve, heal, and educate to improve the lives of Cooper patients and the communities it serves. Responsibilities At the direction of General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, provide legal services to the Health System on a broad range of matters including health law and regulations, corporate governance, real estate, family law, insurance, clinical research and human subject protection, employment law, and other business-related matters. Monitor and interpret complex healthcare laws to support business decision-making; create and update corporate policies and procedures; develop and implement education programs; and offer legal advice on various healthcare matters to Cooper management. This is an advanced position that must work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments. Senior Counsel must lead projects with minimal oversight. Must possess excellent legal research and writing skills and the desire, disposition, and integrity necessary to work well collaboratively with the legal department, healthcare and administrative departments, outside counsel, and court personnel. Project a positive attitude, foster a team approach, and maintain confidentiality. Experience Required 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. Demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment. Proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft 365, the Internet, and Westlaw. Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required. License/Certification Requirements Must 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 Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills. Research and report preparation skills. Legal analysis and argument skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr