Description

The University is seeking one or more Health Care Attorneys to join the Health Care Practice Group of its Office of General Counsel.  The Health Care Attorneys will provide essential support to MU Health Care, MU School of Medicine, and other clinical operations and health schools within the University. These positions will provide legal guidance on routine, moderately complex, and complex matters, aiming to ensure compliance with legal standards and policies. The attorneys will collaborate within the health care legal team to enhance processes. They will work with university academic and business leaders to analyze problems, assess risks, and inform decisions that impact policies, procedures, and practices.  

The University is seeking candidates with the following experience and expertise:

Transactional and corporate emphasis: Experience in health care transactions, contracting (managed care, professional and facility service, supply chain, and health IT), and corporate matters is preferred.

Health care regulatory and operational emphasis: Experience in health care regulatory compliance and operational matters is preferred.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to work with the University of Missouri’s academic health system, and to contribute to its mission to save and improve lives through clinical care, research, and education.  The Office of General is open to hybrid work arrangements for its attorneys.

This posting is a tiered posting with three positions available: Counsel I, Counsel II, and Senior Counsel.  The University may fill multiple positions. Candidates are encouraged to indicate whether they wish to be considered for a transactional/corporate position, health care regulatory and operational position, or both positions in their cover letters. We are open to hybrid work.

Requirements

Required:

        A Juris Doctor or LLB degree from an ABA accredited law school, and

        License to practice law in Missouri or eligible for admission to the Missouri Bar.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in health law or related fields.
• Two or more years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal office, or governmental agency providing legal advice to clients and client representatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Familiarity with relevant health care laws, regulations, and industry standards, including privacy laws and laws applicable to health research.
• Prior experience with business transactions and contract negotiation, drafting, and review for health care entities and academic institutions.
• Prior experience with health care regulatory compliance and operations;
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex information with sensitivity and discretion.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations or associations related to health law.
• Proficiency in standard business and legal office application systems/software, along with comfort in utilizing business and legal applications.