Senior Counsel
Chicago, IL
| Employer: | American Hospital Association (AHA) |
| Category: | Legal |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking Senior Counsel for our Chicago office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote). Starting base salary = $184,000 - $225,000 (commensurate with related experience). Position Purpose: The Senior Counsel focuses on commercial transactions and corporate law work. The person in this role drafts and negotiates a wide range of complex agreements including software development and licensing agreements, strategic alliance agreements, event-related agreements, and a variety of templates, and takes primary responsibility for creating efficiencies within the contracting life cycle. The person in this role provides strategic advice and counsel on a range of business-law issues and operational matters and works regularly with legal team colleagues in reinforcing compliance policies, providing trainings, adopting and maintaining good record-keeping practices, engaging in pre-litigation dispute resolution, and ensuring that business undertakings are consistent with AHA's strategic plan and values. The role is in charge of all corporate maintenance, handles maintenance and upkeep of AHA's trademark portfolio, and works with colleagues in the governance department addressing matters of nonprofit and for-profit corporate law. It will involve federal government contracting familiarity. Essential Functions:
Knowledge Requirements: The position requires depth in commercial contracting and a broad knowledge of general corporate and business law and other areas of law typical for in-house counsel, such as data privacy, data security, insurance, intellectual property and risk counseling. Some knowledge of issues associated with federal government contracting preferred. Required Experience:
We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more! The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President., Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. We value the commitment and creativity that our diverse team members contribute to the AHA's mission to advance equitable care and health improvement for all. Individuals from all backgrounds, such as veterans, people with disabilities, differing gender identities and sexual orientations, national origin, spiritual beliefs, and race are encouraged to apply. The AHA participates in the E-Verify Program. #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) | |