Managing Regional Associate General Counsel

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　　Summary

　　As a member of the University's Office of Vice President and General Counsel (OGC), the Managing Regional Associate General Counsel (Managing Regional AGC) represents OGC and serves as the primary legal point of contact for the leadership team of the U-M Health Regional Network. The Managing Regional AGC will coordinate the efficient delivery of legal services by (1) managing Regional AGCs and paralegals as to their assigned local facilities; and (2) working collaboratively with System Associate General Counsel and other attorneys and paralegals throughout OGC in their respective areas of subject matter expertise.

　　Organizational Scope:

　　The Managing Regional AGC's scope includes all entities of the U-M Health Regional Network, including UM Health West, UM Health Sparrow and the Regional Medical Group and Physicians Health Plan (PHP).Organizational Relationships:

　　The Managing Regional AGC reports directly to the Associate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel (Deputy GC) and has a dotted line report to the President of the U-M Health Regional Network.

　　Communicates regularly and maintains positive, purposeful relationships with University and Michigan Medicine leadership.

　　Responsibilities*

　　In coordination with and at the direction of the Deputy GC

　　Collaborates with U-M Health Regional Network leaders and OGC to ensure delivery of timely, high-quality legal support of the U-M Health Regional Network.

　　Supervises Regional Associate General Counsels and paralegals.

　　Coordinates the delivery of subject matter expertise by working collaboratively with System Associate General Counsels and other attorneys and paralegals throughout OGC.

　　Manages, supports, and guides a team of lawyers and legal professionals and promotes collaboration and teamwork.

　　Maintains a cost-effective staffing structure for the Regional Network that focuses on lean operations and organizational integration.

　　With approval from the Deputy GC, engages and supervises outside counsel serving the U-M Health Regional Network and manages and stewards the delivery of legal services consistent with OGC expectations and the approved legal budget.

　　Handles a variety of substantive governance and transactional matters.

　　Participates in meetings of the U-M Health Regional Network leadership and stays informed of and engaged in strategic goals of the U-M Health Regional Network.

　　Supports the Chief Compliance Officer in conducting risk assessment associated with activities of the U-M Health Regional Health Network.

　　Timely updates and informs the Vice President and General Counsel, Deputy GC, and U-M Health Regional leadership on significant legal, regulatory, and misconduct-related matters arising in the U-M Health Regional Network.

　　Maintains awareness of and shares with clients significant developments in areas of law affecting the University and the U-M Health Regional Network by keeping current on legal literature, networking with other attorneys, and attending conferences and seminars.

　　Interprets and explains policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

　　All other tasks as assigned.

　　Skills You Have

　　Ability to assess and explain legal, regulatory, and compliance issues in easy-to-understand and easily digestible ways.

　　Excellent skills in setting and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously in a complex organization.

　　Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

　　Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients and OGC colleagues to achieve consensus in alignment with Michigan Medicine goals and values.

　　Treats others with deep respect and appreciation.

　　Assumes the best in others.

　　Strives to create a positive culture in OGC.

　　Commitment to and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

　　Deep and well-established commitment to ethics, integrity, and compliance.

　　Has the capability and willingness to serve in a role that will entail significant and often extraordinary volumes of work.

　　Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead.

　　Required Qualifications*

　　Education:

　　Juris DoctorExperience:

　　An outstanding record of achievement with at least ten years experience practicing healthcare law.

　　Experience and knowledge of healthcare fraud & abuse and antitrust laws.

　　Experience and knowledge of integrated healthcare delivery systems, including the following core functions: hospitals, physician clinics, ambulatory sites, joint venture relationships (including physician/hospital joint ventures), pharmacy, telehealth, clinically integrated networks, tax-exemption, and governance.

　　An outstanding record of being a solution-oriented team player and strategic business partner dedicated to managing and reducing potential risk and exposure while furthering strategic objectives and contributing broadly as subject matter expert.

　　Work Locations

　　The incumbent may have their primary office location at any one of the MM OGC office locations (e.g., Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids). The incumbent should expect regular travel among the MM OGC offices to be fully informed of issues across the institution, to effectively supervise staff in Lansing and Grand Rapids, and to meet the needs of U-M Health Regional Network leadership. The OGC follows a hybrid model with onsite, in-the-office presence required at least Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week.

　　Additional Information

　　Competitive salary and benefits.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

　　The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244105

　　Working Title

　　Managing Regional Associate General Counsel

　　Job Title

　　Attorney Lead

　　Work Location

　　Ann Arbor Campus

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Offc Gen Counsel

　　Department

　　Office of the General Counsel

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/17/2024 - 2/16/2024

　　Career Interest

　　Legal & Government Relations

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