Senior Counsel

Description

This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Counsel like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Summary: The Senior Counsel will support HCA Research Institute (“HRI”) and other corporate departments and service lines as assigned. The Senior Counsel will be a member the Operations Section of the Legal Department (the “Department”), will report to Managing Counsel and will work closely with HRI’s leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead counsel for HRI and other corporate departments and service lines as assigned;
• Serve as legal resource for HRI and HCA operations counsel in matters pertaining to the collection and use of research and clinical patient data;
• Provide education to internal clients concerning the Company’s compliance and legal obligations;
• Identify business risks on an ongoing basis; communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution;
• Provide practical, timely and high quality advice to internal clients on a wide variety of substantive legal issues pertaining to research, including FDA regulations related to clinical trials, HIPAA privacy rules, fraud and abuse laws, and general legal liability;
• Review, negotiate and draft various types of complex legal agreements; interpret existing agreements; counsel clients on structure and terms of potential transactions and rights and obligations under existing agreements; and advise and assist clients in the management of and resolution of disputes which may arise under ongoing agreements;
• Provide advice to internal clients on compliance with HCA policies;
• As requested, represent the Department in meetings with internal and external clients and business partners;
• Establish rapport and a positive working relationship with personnel at all levels of the Company to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel;
• Complete assigned training requirements.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of clinical research from perspective of research site, sponsor and/or CRO
• Knowledge and experience in privacy, data security, and related transactions;
• Knowledge and experience addressing legal issues pertaining to outcomes research;
• Knowledge of federal fraud and abuse laws and regulations (e.g., the Stark law and anti-kickback statute) and other laws and regulations affecting the clinical research industry.

Skills:

• Communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Judgment and interpersonal skills;
• Analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and risk assessment skills;
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)).

Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize appropriately and adapt quickly to new situations;
• Ability to lead, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment;
• Ability to work independently, assemble client resources, meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to be decisive and to exercise sound judgment;
• Ability to negotiate and draft both simple and complex agreements;
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and to make “on the spot” risk calls.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school and 10+ years’ relevant legal experience;
• Admission to Tennessee Bar
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Senior Counsel opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.