Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Corporate Counsel

Remote

AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality.  For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/.

Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

Benefits:

At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1^st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan. 

Paid Time Off:

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year. 

Position Summary:

The role of Corporate Counsel contributes to our growing in-house legal team and works on complex issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Senior Counsel. Corporate Counsel provides legal advice to operating teams throughout the organization on a broad range of topics related to the company’s business and operations with a primary focus on supporting AmSurg’s information technology (IT) department and may assist with other contract matters related to the procurement of indirect goods and services, as needed.    

Work Schedule: This role is offered on a fully remote basis allowing the Corporate Counsel to be based anywhere in the country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafts and negotiates contracts as well as proactively handles various transactional matters related to areas of IT procurement, including service agreements, product agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments, and proactively handles various transactional matters related to areas of IT Procurement (including professional service agreements, Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) agreements, license agreements, statements of work).
• Conducts legal research and analysis to provide recommendations and prepares written opinions and guidance for management teams and other internal clients.
• Responsible for providing legal advice and making decisions related to legal matters which could have a large financial impact on the company, including areas involving compliance with laws, contracting, litigation, privacy and security, and supplier relationships among others.
• Advising on data security, privacy, and AI issues.
• Assists other company attorneys, compliance teammates and business partners in spotting and resolving legal, regulatory and compliance matters to ensure activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing the business.
• Develops and improves templates and procedures to drive efficiencies in the legal review process, especially in Counsel’s area of focus.
• Assists with special projects and performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison between management and internal or external legal experts on matters beyond AMSURG Corporate Counsel’s core substantive expertise.
• Clearly explains contract terms to clients and how they affect the business.
• Reads and abides by the company’s code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs.
• Demonstrates commitment to the company’s corporate compliance program, policies, and procedures by exhibiting the company values and acting in accordance with any reporting policies of the company.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

• Working experience in IT Procurement business, including but not limited to the impact of other functions (regulatory, manufacturing, operations, sales, compliance, etc.).
• High-level analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience in negotiating Professional Services, Produce Agreements, Telecom, Hardware, On-Premise Software, and Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) contracts, AI contracting experience.
• Experience with implementing and working within a contract management system (such as IronClad, Aline, Juro, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage a variety of projects simultaneously, meet aggressive deadlines and successfully handle urgent situations with patience and diplomacy.
• An agile and flexible thinker, with the ability to learn emerging areas of the law and the business quickly.
• Ability to function independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to build credibility quickly and provide strong legal support for a complex and challenging business, while positively and successfully managing relationships within a diverse group of stakeholders.
• A commitment to personal and professional growth, and receptivity to feedback
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Ability to thrive in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• A spirit of continuous learning.
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information. 
• Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings (and occasional weekends).

Education/Experience

• Licensed Attorney holding a J.D.
• 5+ years’ experience as described in a healthcare environment.
• IT/Technical contract or law review experience. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations. Must pass a background check and drug screen.

#LI-CP1

#LI-REMOTE