SENIOR COUNSEL

Cooper University Health Care

Camden, NJ

About Us
At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Senior Counsel is a motivated individual who believes in Cooper’s mission to serve, to heal, and to
educate to improve the lives of Cooper patients and the communities it serves.
At the direction of General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, Senior Counsel shall provide
legal services to the Health System on a broad range of matters including, without limitation, health
law and regulations, corporate governance, real estate, family law, insurance, clinical research and
human subject protection, employment law, and other business-related matters. This position shall
monitor and interpret complex healthcare laws to support business decision-making; create and
update corporate policies and procedures; develop and implement education programs; and offer
legal advice on various healthcare matters to Cooper management.
This is an advanced position which must work independently and collaborate with other
professionals and departments. Senior Counsel must be able to lead projects with minimal
oversight.
Senior Counsel must possess excellent legal research and writing skills in addition to having the
desire, disposition, and integrity necessary to work well with fellow members of Cooper’s legal
department, members of Cooper’s healthcare and administrative departments, outside and
opposing counsel, and court personnel. Senior Counsel must project a positive attitude and foster
a team approach with his or her colleagues.
Experience Required
A demonstrated ability to systematically:
Research a variety of statutes, regulations, case law and other legal authorities.
Professionally and thoroughly investigate various types of factual situations.
Apply relevant legal authorities to a given factual situation.
Develop sound and practical legal conclusions about a client’s obligations or opportunities in a given factual situation.
Present those conclusions to other attorneys and client representatives in an organized, systematic and professional manner. A demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team
Oriented collaborative environment A demonstrated proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft 365, the Internet, and Westlaw.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.
License/Certification Requirements
Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license. Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure (unrestricted license preferred). Admission to the New Jersey Bar required within one year of employment.
Special Requirements
Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills.
Research and report preparation skills.
Legal analysis and argument skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Posted 2025-09-20

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