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Corewell Health is seeking a dynamic, strategic and solution-oriented health system legal department leader to serve as Senior Vice President, General Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, Corewell Health, the Senior Vice President, General Counselis responsible forleading the legal affairs ofthe Corewell Health Delivery System, includingthe health care operations ofall Corewell Health regions,as well asCorewell Healthcorporate shared servicesserving all Corewell Health entities. This executive serves as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing solution-oriented legal counsel that advances the organization's mission, protects its interests, and enables delivery of high-quality, integrated carein alegally compliant and risk-informed manner.

The SVP, General Counsel, leads a team of accomplished legal professionals supportinglegal servicesneeds acrossthe Corewell HealthDelivery Systemas wellascorporate shared services supporting all Corewell Health entities, including employment law, corporate transactions,information technology,contractingand regulatory compliance. This role requires deep experienceoperatingwithin a large, integrated health system and the ability to engage effectively with executive leaders, physicians,governingbodiesand external partners. A key focus of this role is advisingthe organization onhow to mosteffectively structure and advancecollaborative, mission-driven physician relationships, including employment, affiliationand alignment models, to support clinical integration,access to careand value-based care strategies.

The SVP, GeneralCounseloversees complex contracting,provideslegal guidance on clinical, medical staffand compliance matters, and directs litigation strategy and outside counsel management to ensure consistent, high-quality legal services across the enterprise.Frequently collaborates and partners with the SVP, General Counsel of Priority Health onstrategies tomost effectively serve communitieswith integrated health care and health insurance services and products.

This leader's primary office location is flexible and may be based in either our Grand Rapids or Southfield legal department offices with the expectation of frequent and consistent presence in both offices.

Key Role Functions and Responsibilities

• Providesproactive legal counsel and strategic guidance to executive leadership across Corewell Health, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and risk tolerance.Ensures consistency of legal advice, contract terms and legal workproductacross all Corewell Health business entities. Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and enterprise-wide legal standards.

• Drives continuous improvement in the delivery of exceptional client service across both internal and external legal resources.

• AdvisesCorewellHealth and Systemleadershipon strategic transactions and initiatives, with emphasis on strategic relationships and other strategic partnerships/collaborations.

• Leads legal advice and strategy for the development and structuring ofcollaborative, mission-driven physician relationships, including employment models, professional services arrangements, joint venturesand clinically integrated networks. Supports initiatives that advance physician alignment, care integrationand value-based care delivery.

• Facilitate contract legal reviews,negotiationand advice, and,for material transactions, may personallynegotiate and advise.

• Oversees litigation strategy andparticipatesin complex legal matters.

• Selects, directs, and evaluates outside counsel, ensuring high-quality representation and cost-effective legal services.

• Responsible for oversight and administration of contract management forCorewellHealth.

• Provideslegal advice related to credentialing, peer review, medical staff governance, and professional practice matters.Advises onemployed provider issues and collaborates closely with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters. Conducts and supports internal investigations, including but not limited to medical staff and employment issues.

• Advisessenior management and governing boards on corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilitiesand legal risks.Oversees legal support of Board and committee activities.

Candidate Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant in-house legal leadership experience. Required.

• 15 years of relevant experience actively practicing health lawand representing/advisinghealth system(s), with a preference for experience in health systems that include a health plan. Strongly preferred.

• Healthcare legal experience with physician alignment and provider relationships, including physician employment, compensation, medical group affiliations, professional services agreements and other provider contracting and alignment arrangements Preferred.

Credentials

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school. Required.

• License to practice law - State Bar of Michigan - licensure within 6 months of hire. Required.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Legal - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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