Senior Counsel

About UsAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.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 RequiredA 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 RequirementsWritten and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills.Research and report preparation skills.Legal analysis and argument skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.Salary Min ($)USD $82.00Salary Max ($)USD $137.00Job SummaryJob ID: 69805Category: ManagementShift: 1Type: Full TimeDepartment Name: Legal Affairs 1 Federal Street