Assistant General Counsel at UnityPoint Health

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation Strategy, Employment Law, Risk Mitigation, Legal Advice, Case Management, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Policy Development, Stakeholder Communication, Mentoring, Motion Practice, Deposition, Trial Practice, Written Discovery Responses, Legal Compliance

Industry

Description

Overview The Assistant General Counsel will play a key role in shaping and advancing UnityPoint Health’s litigation strategy and employment law function. This position serves as a trusted advisor on complex litigation and workplace matters, partnering with leaders across the organization to mitigate organizational risk and maximize strategic value, all in support of UnityPoint Health’s nonprofit mission and strategic priorities. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of legal experience and significant court litigation experience to be successful. Experience to perform this role includes written discovery responses, depositions, motion practice, and trial practice, with experience as lead counsel preferred. Experience with advising large companies on employment matters is also desired. Assistant General Counsels at UnityPoint Health are part of a sophisticated in-house legal team designed to allow attorneys to find purpose in their work, without making work their sole purpose. The Law Department functions as a high performing and collaborative team that provides an exceptional experience to UnityPoint Health leaders. This position reports to the Vice President of Risk, Patient Safety, and Litigation under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer. Hours: Monday-Friday, day shift Location: Applicants must reside in the Des Moines, Iowa area. On-site and hybrid schedules are available at our West Des Moines corporate headquarters. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Legal Advice & Counsel Serves as a trusted legal advisor to the business on a wide range of state and federal laws, regulations, and standards relevant to UnityPoint Health Provides and oversees legal services to the business served by the Practice Group, including but not limited to: Identifying, assessing, and managing legal risks that could impact UPH, anticipating the effect on operations; Negotiaion, drafting, and management of contracts and other legal documents, ensuring they protect the company’s interests; Managing legal disputes Identifies and mitigates the areas of highest legal risk impacting the assigned Practice Group. Recommends resolutions for legal and regulatory issues, leveraging knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, UPH goals, policies, and operations Independently advises on, negotiates, drafts, and reviews various legal documents for the business Identifies and implements best practices to mitigate risk Conducts legal research, identifies and analyzes legal issues, presents clear recommendations, and ensures legal compliance for appropriate stakeholders Assists with internal investigations, policy development, and legal risk assessments Provides educational services and promotes awareness of legal concerns among the Law Department, UPH leadership, and team members Influences, directs, and builds relationships with the legal team, business leaders, key stakeholders, and external partners through effective communication Mentoring & Development Support the development, education, and training of other attorneys, paralegals, and other team members Serve as a mentor for attorneys and paralegals to help build a high-functioning Law Department Provide feedback and input to support professional development and organizational success Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor degree from a fully accredited American Bar Association law school Experience: A minimum of 7 years practicing law 3-5 years of litigation experience Experience in medical-malpractice and/or employment law is highly preferred Licenses/Certifications: State Bar and MPRE Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Methods and techniques of case management, prioritization, and control Plan, organize, integrate and manage legal activities Proficient with technology, including Microsoft products Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members, leaders, and board members Excellent written and communication skills Ability to advise on risk and provide advice to senior business leaders Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions daily relative to appropriate and applicable projects and matters, including negotiating contracts and mediating disputes Ability to coordinate work processes and projects with attorneys and market leadership to ensure projects are completed timely Ability to operate in ambuiguity and make sound legal recommendations

Responsibilities

The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex litigation and workplace matters, shaping and advancing the organization's litigation strategy and employment law function. This role involves identifying, assessing, and managing legal risks, overseeing legal services, and advising business units on various state and federal laws and regulations.