Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

Job Location US-MN-St. Paul

ID

 2023-10423

Status

 Full Time

Shift

 Day

Schedule

 Mon - Fri

Hours of Work

 8a - 5p

Responsibilities

This position exists to independently perform legal and compliance work for the organization as directed by the General Counsel. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, documents and other legal instruments, legal research, versight and guidance of work of non-attorney members of the legal department, implementing legal department initiatives, working on special projects and other operational support for the legal function of the organization.

Assist General Counsel with key legal department initiatives to support organizational governance and compliance with laws, regulations and best practices. This position is expected to provide direction and guidance to non-attorney members of the legal department.

Review, revise, draft, and provide analysis of agreements, documents and other legal instruments, policies and procedures, and provide guidance to assist business owners with decisions related to legal risks and objectives.

Research and review all statutory, regulatory and case law utilizing computerized research capabilities and law libraries on a range of issues for multi-state operations, and then communicate such research to business owners in a mode and manner that will allow decisions to be made.

Provide litigation management with internal stakeholders and Outside Counsel.

Support post-closing mergers and acquisitions integration and administration of the acquired subsidiaries, including organization of due diligence reviews and closing mechanics.

Collaborates with outside counsel on intellectual property issues, as well as effectively issue spot on risk areas for the organization's intellectual property.

Identify issues, legal risks, and potential liabilities.

Operate as liaison between organization departments and the office of the General Counsel.

Act as an internal resource on issues or questions.

Provide key support for the Legal Department to ensure standards are met in an efficient, effective manner.

Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legal issues and topics for our industry to manage legal and compliance risks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Law degree from an accredited law school

Active, unrestricted license to practice law in the state of Minnesota; eligible to obtain in-house status in other states

High level of computer skills, including ability to work in all Microsoft Office programs

10+ years experience as an attorney or working in law firm or in-house legal department

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Health Care setting

Regulatory reporting experience

Experience in one or more the following areas of law: healthcare, compliance, business transactions (e.g. mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures), privacy, intellectual property, education/higher learning

Min

USD $128,769.00/Yr.

Max

USD $181,792.00/Yr.

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people- powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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