Legal Jobs in Solon, OH

Full-time 40 hours/week
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Onsite
Summary:

The Associate Counsel is responsible for providing legal support and advice to the hospital and its affiliates under the guidance of senior legal personnel. This position requires a well-rounded attorney who can manage diverse legal issues. This position reports to the Vice President, Senior Associate Counsel position.
Responsibilities:

1. Conduct legal research and analysis to support various legal matters, including contract review, compliance and risk management issues and potential litigation.
2. Represent the hospital in administrative agency matters, including before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the Bureau of Workers Compensation, and in certain civil proceedings; assist outside counsel in litigation matters.
3. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, drafts policies and procedures related to hospital operations and other legal matters, and provides on-demand legal advice and counsel for departments across the health system.
4. Collaborate with other departments such as human resources, finance, and medical staff to address legal issues.
5. Respond to subpoenas, information requests, and regulatory inquiries.
6. Provides support for special projects and matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
Other information:

Technical Expertise:

* Knowledge of Ohio and Federal employment law.
* Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to provide clear, actionable advice to internal clients across the health system.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Experience in one or more of the following practice areas is strongly preferred: physician contracting, immigration, workers compensation, corporate governance, and consent laws for minors.
* Knowledge of Ohio and Federal healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and Medicare/Medicaid, is preferred.

Education and Experience:
1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
2. Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain licensure) is required.
3. Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience is required; a focus on employment law is preferred.
4. Experience working with insurance companies or risk pools preferred.
5. Prior in-house counsel experience preferred.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Onsite

Summary:

The Senior Associate Counsel provides legal support for hospital information technology operations, including comprehensive legal and strategic guidance on the procurement, deployment, and governance of information technology systems (ISD) and artificial intelligence. This position reports to the Vice President, Senior Associate Counsel with a reporting matrix to the Chief Information Officer.
Responsibilities:

* Advise hospital leadership and procurement teams on the legal implications of acquiring new technologies, such as electronic health records (EHR), telemedicine platforms, cybersecurity tools, and medical devices and the implementation of artificial intelligence tools.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a broad array of information technology contracts—such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, cloud hosting terms, data processing addenda, and business associate agreements. Identify and address legal risks in vendor offerings and technology solutions.
* Advise hospital leadership on legal considerations surrounding digital transformation initiatives, innovation adoption, and strategic partnerships with technology providers.
* Collaborate with hospital IT and security teams to develop policies and protocols for safeguarding patient data and critical systems. Advise on incident response plans, breach notification procedures, and risk mitigation strategies. Stay abreast of emerging threats and evolving best practices.
* Provide legal support for hospital-wide policies on technology use, social media, device management, remote work, mobile access to sensitive information, and enterprise risk for information technology. Ensure policies reflect current legal requirements and operational needs.
* Support the hospital in managing disputes or litigation related to technology vendors, data breaches, intellectual property claims, and other technology-related matters. Coordinate with litigation counsel as needed.
* Education and Training: Provide ongoing education to staff and leadership on legal implications of technology adoption, emerging regulatory requirements, and evolving risks in the health technology landscape.
* Identify and assess legal, operational, and compliance risks in IT contract.
* Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

* Openness to learning and keeping pace with rapid changes in both healthcare delivery and technological innovation.
* Aptitude for working effectively with clinicians, IT professionals, administrators, vendors, and regulators.
* Capacity to guide organizational leadership through complex legal and strategic decisions regarding technology investments.
* Resourcefulness and creativity in navigating novel legal challenges emerging from digital health transformation.

Education and Experience

* Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; Ohio bar admission or ability to obtain admission prior to start date.
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years of legal practice advising in healthcare Information technology contracts is required.
* Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare IT systems, data privacy and security laws, and emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and IoT).
* Skills: Strong contract negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Competency in risk assessment and strategic thinking.
* Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Full Time
FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite