Overview
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE STRATEGY
WHO WE ARE
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 13th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2022-2023). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a third consecutive year (2023). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times.
An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally.
THE ROLE
HSS is recruiting an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Strategy. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Innovation and Corporate Strategy, and the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, this Assistant General Counsel will be responsible primarily for supporting current and new initiatives and a wide range of transactions relating to HSS's ambitious and exciting growth strategy, including the continued expansion in NY, NJ, CT and Florida and development of strategic partnerships nationally and internationally.
This is a full-time position. It is presently offered under a hybrid model, with three set days in the office (Tuesday through Thursday) and two days remote (Mondays and Fridays), and with the understanding that the demands of the position may require in-office presence more frequently and that the hybrid program is a pilot program subject to change. The Legal Department is currently located at 777 3rd Avenue, NY, NY.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Support the provision of legal services for strategic corporate transactions and relationships. Participate in the design, development and negotiation of corporate structures and transactions, and service arrangements and collaborations, including, for example, those concerning the syndication, acquisition and administration of health care facilities and services. Draft term sheets, corporate documents, and definitive agreements, as well as presentations for internal communications and approvals. Manage due diligence for strategic investments and corporate transactions, including in coordination with the Compliance Department. Coordinate with business leaders to support licensure and accreditation efforts, operations and governance of facilities and services. Manage a cumulative portfolio of legal documents, and counsel business leaders on the legal rights and obligations of the parties and the practical application of the terms and conditions set forth in the documents. Support the provision of health care regulatory guidance, including, for example, guidance under federal and state laws concerning fraud and abuse, self-referral and fee-splitting prohibitions, privacy and security, antitrust, and non-profit operations and governance. Develop primary expertise in such traditional health care regulatory law as it may relate to the corporate transactions and relationships. Support legal services generally, covering other matters as needed, such as general corporate matters and institutional purchase and service agreements. Assist in the management and oversight of outside legal resources.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will be dedicated attorney with at least three years of health care transactional and regulatory experience in private practice with a well-regarded regional, national or international law firm with a sophisticated and active health care department or service group. The ideal candidate will have experience working with non-profit institutions and demonstrate working knowledge (commensurate with the candidate's years of practice) of the Federal anti-kickback statute (and EKRA), its associated regulations and safe harbors, and the Stark law, as well as an understanding of corporate practice prohibitions, HIPAA, antitrust and non-profit governance and operations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as exceptional presence and judgment. It is imperative that the successful candidate have the intellect, vision and judgment to contribute across the organization. The individual should thrive in a highly collaborative, collegial but also immediate, results-oriented, and mission-driven culture, and should be comfortable managing numerous projects and competing priorities. Further, the successful candidate will share a passion and commitment to the overall mission and values of HSS.
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we highlight the following:
Business Acumen
Executing for Results
Building Relationships and Using Influence
Education / Work Experience
Advanced degree (JD).
Minimum 2 years (preferred 3 years) in private practice with a law firm with a dedicated health care department or service group. Experience that is consistent with or otherwise supportive of the candidate's ability to fulfill the major duties and responsibilities for this role.
Other Requirements
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