Title: Associate General Counsel - Healthcare

Department Org: Office Of Legal Affairs - 104890

Employee Classification: U1 Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: None

Primary Location: HSC S

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30am End Time: 5pm

Posted Salary: Starting at $105,601-$131,974; salary commensurate with education and experience

Float: No

Rotate: No

On Call: Yes

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

This position provides accurate, knowledgeable, and timely legal advice to the University on general healthcare matters, primarily to The University of Toledo Medical Center; clinics and major affiliates; and the Health Science Colleges of the University for issues regarding hospital operations, medical staff members, students and faculty of the Health Science Colleges, research, and graduate medical education residents.
This position also provides administrative direction to the Clinical Risk Manager with an overall goal to protect the financial assets of the University. The job duties include, but are not limited to, providing advice on transactional and contractual arrangements including provider insurance and employee health agreements and drafting and revising University bylaws, policies, and procedures.
The position maintains the professional qualifications for appointment as Assistant Attorney General of the state of Ohio; provides general legal counsel and advice as set forth by law and in accord with the professional standards established by the Ohio Attorney General, and in accord with the Ohio Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Knowledge of healthcare law, especially compliance and regulatory issues
• Knowledge of risk and insurance principles and of the Ohio Revised Code, as it applies to state institutions
• License to practice law in Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court, or ability to become licensed within one year of date of hire
• At least five (5) years of experience in the areas described above
• Experience working as legal counsel for a hospital either as in-house or as outside counsel
• Maintain appointment as an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Ohio

Communication and other skills:
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills and a deep commitment to customer service
• Strong academic background
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Skill in use of computers and related software applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least seven years of experience practicing in a broad range of legal areas, such as those listed above
• At least seven years of experience in healthcare law
• Experience serving as legal counsel in a higher education or public sector setting is desirable but not essential
• Broad knowledge of the University of Toledo and The University of Toledo Medical Center operations and a strong appreciation for the interaction of its constituencies

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.