Assistant/Associate Counsel
Required:
Possession of a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree in Law from an accredited law school.
Admission in good standing to the State Bar of Iowa or eligibility for immediate admission.
3-5 years of experience practicing law in a complex medical/healthcare environment to be classified as Assistant/Associate Counsel
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to health care and business (medical licensing, malpractice, employment, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication, including preparation and delivery of presentations to all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired:
Experience practicing law for clients in a complex medical/healthcare environment
Experience with complex transactions or joint ventures with providers, third-party payors, or vendors.
Experience with the state and federal health care regulatory requirements, in particular Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statue, antitrust, tax-exemption, federal and state privacy laws, and the Affordable Care Act.
Experience analyzing and supporting health system clinical risk departments, clinical leaders, and administrative leaders to foster safe, legally compliant, and patient-centered care across the organization in furtherance of the organizational mission.
Experience evaluating and advising on hospital compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of contracts on behalf of a health system.
Experience working with public entities, academic medical centers, and tax-exempt organizations.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
