PeaceHealth is seeking a System VP Deputy General Counsel for a 1.0 full time equivalent Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of Variable .
Req ID: 170679
JOB SUMMARY
In coordination with the EVP, General Counsel, position has primary responsibility for operational management of PeaceHealth's legal organization. Responsible for identifying system legal services needs and deploying internal and external attorneys to meet those needs. Supervises assistant general counsels and coordinates with department paralegals. Performs legal services as a member of the legal department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides daily management of PeaceHealth's legal department operations. Serves as a senior attorney on the legal team.
Manages legal support and oversees litigation matters for various departments across PeaceHealth.
Assesses legal needs and support of different organizations across PeaceHealth such as Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Organizational Integrity, and ensures their needs are met.
Coordinates the legal department's work flow and legal assignments.
Works with the EVP, General Counsel to assure legal projects and matters are appropriately staffed and handled.
Facilitates and coordinates legal work and manages spending with outside law firms, including relationship management, billing processes, performance metrics with annual review, and analysis of alternative fee arrangements.
Assesses the team's skills, workloads, performance and development needs and assigns projects accordingly. Establishes performance metrics and goals for team. Supervises, coaches, and mentors' staff and participates in recruiting personnel.
Participates in creating and managing departmental budget, staffing plan, recruitment, and participates in annual budget planning.
Provides training and counsel on legal issues.
Assesses and enhances process for litigation and claims management, transaction due diligence, insurance, regulatory filings, and similar legal related matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The following areas directly report to this position:
Assistant General Counsels
Paralegals
Administrative staff
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Juris-Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Minimum of ten years of legal experience in a health care setting required.
Minimum of ten years of management experience required.
Litigation management experience preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare laws and economics preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Admission to state bar association required and ability to be admitted to Oregon or Washington state bar within one year following hire.
OTHER SKILLS:
Demonstrated business acumen and negotiating skills in a highly complex, matrixed environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, high integrity, and ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, understanding the needs of different audiences and stakeholders.
Collaborative leader with a demonstrated track record in working with all levels of management and skilled in managing team dynamics.
Demonstrated competencies in team building, conflict management, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Ability to manage complex functions and activities and deal with highly sensitive and confidential matters.
Proven ability to engage multiple constituencies with dignity and respect.
Demonstrated understanding, commitment, and role model to PeaceHealth's mission, values, and leadership model.
PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires fairly light physical exertion from up to 65% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (up to 65% of work time).
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Vancouver community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .
Location: Vancouver , Shared Services Center (802) Job Category: Leadership Shift: Day Shift Length: Variable FTE: 1.0 Work Type: Full Time Hourly compensation starts at: $ DOE , more depending on experience Required Certifications/Licensure:
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Vancouver || Leadership || Executive Leadership || Full Time || LEGAL SERVICES
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
