Assistant General Counsel
Work Location: Arlington, TX-Hybrid work location with some work from home. Main office is in the Corporate office in Arlington
Texas Health Resources has an Assistant General Counsel position available in the Legal Department. Eligible candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree, be admitted to the State Bar of Texas, have a minimum of 7 years legal experience and 5 years relevant health law experience.
The primary focus of work experience in the hospital/health care industry should include physician group and hospital operations. The incumbent will provide legal services to Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG), a wholly controlled entity of Texas Health Resources, and Texas Health hospitals.
Job Duties
Represents and advises in all legal matters for THPG, Texas Health hospitals, or other THR System Services departments. Handles a wide range of legal responsibilities as assigned. Assists with interpretation and application of State and Federal rules.
Participate as a member and/or attend various committees and/or meetings.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required and J.D. required
Experience
7 years legal experience required
5 years Healthcare Law required
The primary focus of work experience in the hospital/health care industry should include Physician Group operations. Representation of hospitals is a plus. Medical malpractice experience is not relevant to this position.
Licenses and Certifications
JD - Juris Doctor by State Bar of Texas. Licensure is required upon hire, or, the ability to obtain Texas license within 6 months of hiring is required.
Skills
Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and speaking skills, ability to relate to all levels of personnel within THR as well as medical staff members.
Work Location: Arlington, TX-Hybrid work location with some work from home. Main office is in the Corporate office in Arlington
Texas Health Resources has an Assistant General Counsel position available in the Legal Department. Eligible candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree, be admitted to the State Bar of Texas, have a minimum of 7 years legal experience and 5 years relevant health law experience.
The primary focus of work experience in the hospital/health care industry should include hospital operations and medical staff relations. The incumbent will provide legal services to Texas Health Resources hospitals
Job Duties
Represents and advises in all legal matters for THR hospitals, THPG, or other THR System Services departments. Handles a wide range of legal responsibilities as assigned. Assists with interpretation and application of State and Federal rules.
Participate as a member and/or attend various committees and/or meetings.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required and J.D. required
Experience
7 years legal experience required
5 years Healthcare Law required
The primary focus of work experience in the hospital/health care industry should include hospital operations and medical staff relations. Representation of physician groups is a plus. Medical malpractice experience is not relevant to this position.
Licenses and Certifications
JD - Juris Doctor by State Bar of Texas required upon hire
Skills
Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and speaking skills, ability to relate to all levels of personnel within THR as well as medical staff members.
Why Texas Health?
At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.
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· 2023 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we're one of only three health systems to be recognized.)
· Becker's Healthcare 2023 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare
· America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek magazine (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.)
· 2022 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (8th consecutive year, 7th year as #1)
· 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®
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