Executive Jurisprudence Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Provides support for the General Counsel and the organization on a variety of legal matters. Performs job duties consistent with safety, legal and regulatory requirements and the organizations values, standards, culture and business practices.
*Attorneys with healthcare-related legal experience are strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
Negotiates with outside parties on regulatory and legal disputes, including settlements.Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, in alignment with the organizations strategic objectives.Monitors and manages outside counsel and outside legal budgets.Conducts in-house training sessions for medical and other professional staff and employees regarding relevant legal issues.Manages, assigns duties, and provides organized and well-defined instruction and direction to the legal staff, including paralegals.Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems within the organization and develops strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.Strategically leads various legal projects and negotiates workable solutions to complex legal issues.Serves as subject matter expert in various substantive legal areas.Serves as advisor to identified executives and business unit leaders.Serves as a liaison and cultivates relationships between the Legal Department and executive leadership, management, outside counsel, and governmental/regulatory agencies.Serves as a legal representative for the organization in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials and other outside legal matters.Provides support and assistance in the development and drafting of Standard Practices and policies.Provides legal direction and supervision on organization's strategic initiatives, deals, and projects.Manages and advises clinical and business units on a broad spectrum of complex legal issues.Independently provides legal advice in diverse matters affecting the day-to-day activities of the organization by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal matters.Provides coaching and mentoring to junior attorneys.Evaluates changes in laws and regulations, communicates those changes to business stakeholders and drafts policy changes, as required.
Competencies:
Business Acumen, Concern for Quality, Develop Relationships, Lead Through Vision, Manage Performance
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Doctor of Jurisprudence (Required)State Bar License (STATE BAR) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Must have: strong academic credentials and verbal/written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic and high level of integrity and ethics; detail-orientation with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action quickly; a skill set that includes the ability to take initiative, manage projects and teams, think critically, and solve problems; substantial experience in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other complex legal documents.
Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney.
Strong initiative as well as management, teamwork, delegation and problem-solving abilities.
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Additional Education Info: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 20%
• Climbing = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 20%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift:
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
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