ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

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.

Requires 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 and is committed to serving and educating members of Cooper’s healthcare and administrative teams to fulfill that mission.

This is an advanced position. Candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments under the supervision of the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Must be able to lead projects with minimal oversight and to supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as directed. Must be eager to learn and take direction from the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Projects a positive attitude and fosters a team approach with his or her colleagues.

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.

Six or more years’ experience as an attorney. Health law education and/or experience at a law firm, for the government, or another health system - Preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of the law and related terminology.

Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills.

Research and report preparation skills.

Legal analysis and argument skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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 as requested to managers or other 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 Office products, the Internet, Westlaw and e-mail.

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required

Must possess a valid NJ driver's license.

Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure. Admission to the New Jersey Bar required within one year of employment.