International SOS Government Medical Services
Legal Counsel
International SOS Government Medical Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Company Description
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com Company Description
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com
Job Description
Serve as legal counsel on the North America Government Medical Services legal team. The legal counsel shall help the company minimize its legal risks by advising the commercial, operational and support services teams on any major legal and regulatory issues. Provide legal support at the direction of the General Counsel, North America Government Services for commercial, compliance, corporate governance and vendor transactions including contract review:collaborating with the contracts and compliance team to review government contracts and teaming agreements; manage and negotiating vendor contracts and strategic partnership agreements. Assist in managing the contract lifecycle management system. Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions,manage litigation and compliance, advise on employment and real estate matters. Manage outside counsel for employment and commercial litigation matters, merger and acquisition related due diligence and other related responsibilities. Assisting with ongoing compliance, supporting corporate governance, legal research and other related responsibilities.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Negotiate vendor agreements, efficiently manage of litigation, compliance, governance, procurement, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Oversee drafting and negotiation of bid protests when appropriate, review terms for RFP and tenders, manage escalations of commercial terms in collaboration with the contracts team for approval by North America Government Medical Services management. Develop and write implementation and compliance guidelines, create and deliver training modules on negotiation, anticorruption, litigation risk mitigation and workplace conduct. Review subpoenas, bankruptcy notices and advise operations on management of complaint cases. Create training and compliance processes in response to federal acquisition requirements. Develop supportive relationships and manage expectations of key internal and external (customer) stakeholders, including guidance on corporate policies & guidelines. Appoint and oversee external counsel for litigation. Draft merger and acquisition related sale and purchase agreements, employment and transition agreements, conduct due diligence and participate in integration of new entities. Assistance in preparation of required management reporting as required. Oversee vendor diligence in support of departmental partner/vendor contract execution. Support corporate governance and record keeping. Develop close working relationships with customer representatives, suppliers, partners, landlords and appointed legal counsels where necessary.
Required Skills And Knowledge
Business acumen and experience, ability to recommend efficient and effective risk mitigation strategies to enable business. Ability to influence stakeholders to comply with competing commercial processes. Negotiation experience with high volume commercial transactions, vendors, mergers and acquisitions and settlements. Familiarity with government contracting, including prior experience with the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); Contract writing and procurement skills (including negotiation). Knowledge of U.S. data privacy and information security laws and regulations. High level of PC literacy (especially Microsoft Office suite), business writing and verbal communication skills Commercial acumen, knowledge of commercial contracts law and payment card industry data security standards compliance. Experience in a multinational corporate group counseling on international commercial and compliance matters. Conceptual and process thinking, decision making, attention to detail, ability to evaluate options, and learn new commercial processes. Relationship skills with external and internal clients. Experience counselling non-lawyers on complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment. Practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature and calm under fire.
Required Competencies
Initiative – proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues, Generates ideas for improvement, and takes productive action without being asked. Pressure Tolerance – maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms. Forge close liaisons and cooperation with external stakeholders and strong working relationships with the Corporate Aspire and International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. teams. Effective Communication – Actively listens and seeks information, identifies internal customer need and checks understanding, builds rapport, develops relationships with key internal and external customers, confidence in building relationships at all levels.
Required Work Experience
At least 10 years’ experience practicing law. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor licensed to practice in at least one US State. Legal qualifications and in-house legal or law firm experience is an advantage.
Required Languages
English
Travel/Rotation Requirements
Travel may be required.
Additional Information
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Compensation| Min: $96hr Max: $106hr
Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com Company Description
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com
Job Description
Serve as legal counsel on the North America Government Medical Services legal team. The legal counsel shall help the company minimize its legal risks by advising the commercial, operational and support services teams on any major legal and regulatory issues. Provide legal support at the direction of the General Counsel, North America Government Services for commercial, compliance, corporate governance and vendor transactions including contract review:collaborating with the contracts and compliance team to review government contracts and teaming agreements; manage and negotiating vendor contracts and strategic partnership agreements. Assist in managing the contract lifecycle management system. Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions,manage litigation and compliance, advise on employment and real estate matters. Manage outside counsel for employment and commercial litigation matters, merger and acquisition related due diligence and other related responsibilities. Assisting with ongoing compliance, supporting corporate governance, legal research and other related responsibilities.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Negotiate vendor agreements, efficiently manage of litigation, compliance, governance, procurement, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Oversee drafting and negotiation of bid protests when appropriate, review terms for RFP and tenders, manage escalations of commercial terms in collaboration with the contracts team for approval by North America Government Medical Services management. Develop and write implementation and compliance guidelines, create and deliver training modules on negotiation, anticorruption, litigation risk mitigation and workplace conduct. Review subpoenas, bankruptcy notices and advise operations on management of complaint cases. Create training and compliance processes in response to federal acquisition requirements. Develop supportive relationships and manage expectations of key internal and external (customer) stakeholders, including guidance on corporate policies & guidelines. Appoint and oversee external counsel for litigation. Draft merger and acquisition related sale and purchase agreements, employment and transition agreements, conduct due diligence and participate in integration of new entities. Assistance in preparation of required management reporting as required. Oversee vendor diligence in support of departmental partner/vendor contract execution. Support corporate governance and record keeping. Develop close working relationships with customer representatives, suppliers, partners, landlords and appointed legal counsels where necessary.
Required Skills And Knowledge
Business acumen and experience, ability to recommend efficient and effective risk mitigation strategies to enable business. Ability to influence stakeholders to comply with competing commercial processes. Negotiation experience with high volume commercial transactions, vendors, mergers and acquisitions and settlements. Familiarity with government contracting, including prior experience with the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); Contract writing and procurement skills (including negotiation). Knowledge of U.S. data privacy and information security laws and regulations. High level of PC literacy (especially Microsoft Office suite), business writing and verbal communication skills Commercial acumen, knowledge of commercial contracts law and payment card industry data security standards compliance. Experience in a multinational corporate group counseling on international commercial and compliance matters. Conceptual and process thinking, decision making, attention to detail, ability to evaluate options, and learn new commercial processes. Relationship skills with external and internal clients. Experience counselling non-lawyers on complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment. Practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature and calm under fire.
Required Competencies
Initiative – proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues, Generates ideas for improvement, and takes productive action without being asked. Pressure Tolerance – maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms. Forge close liaisons and cooperation with external stakeholders and strong working relationships with the Corporate Aspire and International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. teams. Effective Communication – Actively listens and seeks information, identifies internal customer need and checks understanding, builds rapport, develops relationships with key internal and external customers, confidence in building relationships at all levels.
Required Work Experience
At least 10 years’ experience practicing law. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor licensed to practice in at least one US State. Legal qualifications and in-house legal or law firm experience is an advantage.
Required Languages
English
Travel/Rotation Requirements
Travel may be required.
Additional Information
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Compensation| Min: $96hr Max: $106hr
Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Medical Practices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at International SOS Government Medical Services by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles.
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Houston, TX $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Houston, TX $101,000.00-$151,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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