Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Senior Associate-General Counsel
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The salary range for this position is $92.11 - $138.17 per hour. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For union‑represented positions, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. For more information, visit our Benefits section.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description The Senior Associate General Counsel reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM). This role adheres to NM’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and counsel on health care and general corporate matters affecting all areas of the NMHC system, including academic affiliations, antitrust, community affairs, construction contracts, not‑for‑profit corporate governance, disability laws, employment laws/benefits, gift agreements, IT, intellectual property, internal investigations, litigation, medical staff credentialing, patient care, medico‑legal issues, managed care, real estate, regulatory compliance, reimbursement, tax exemption, and other regulatory matters.
Assist with corporate transactions, including strategy development, negotiation, and drafting of necessary documents.
Review, analyze, and counsel on federal and state legislation relevant to NM operations, including Medicare/Medicaid, Stark, Anti‑Kickback, antitrust, IRC, ERISA, Insurance, and Licensure.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and other documents related to NMHC operations, actively participating in negotiations as needed.
Assist in the review and negotiation of managed care contracts and provide ongoing counsel on such contracts and strategies.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on a broad range of issues.
Review and comment on hospital administrative policies.
Participate in committees and task forces on topics such as bylaws, patient care, medical records, medical staff, and regulatory matters, providing legal advice.
Qualifications
Illinois license to practice law.
J.D. degree.
Minimum 10 years of health law or related experience.
Preferred
Experience in general health care regulatory matters, managed care, corporate finance, not‑for‑profit corporate transactions, and complex contracts.
Prior law firm and/or in‑house experience.
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts background checks, including criminal history, for newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Upon offer, individuals must complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis under all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. For more information, visit our Benefits section.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description The Senior Associate General Counsel reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM). This role adheres to NM’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and counsel on health care and general corporate matters affecting all areas of the NMHC system, including academic affiliations, antitrust, community affairs, construction contracts, not‑for‑profit corporate governance, disability laws, employment laws/benefits, gift agreements, IT, intellectual property, internal investigations, litigation, medical staff credentialing, patient care, medico‑legal issues, managed care, real estate, regulatory compliance, reimbursement, tax exemption, and other regulatory matters.
Assist with corporate transactions, including strategy development, negotiation, and drafting of necessary documents.
Review, analyze, and counsel on federal and state legislation relevant to NM operations, including Medicare/Medicaid, Stark, Anti‑Kickback, antitrust, IRC, ERISA, Insurance, and Licensure.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and other documents related to NMHC operations, actively participating in negotiations as needed.
Assist in the review and negotiation of managed care contracts and provide ongoing counsel on such contracts and strategies.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on a broad range of issues.
Review and comment on hospital administrative policies.
Participate in committees and task forces on topics such as bylaws, patient care, medical records, medical staff, and regulatory matters, providing legal advice.
Qualifications
Illinois license to practice law.
J.D. degree.
Minimum 10 years of health law or related experience.
Preferred
Experience in general health care regulatory matters, managed care, corporate finance, not‑for‑profit corporate transactions, and complex contracts.
Prior law firm and/or in‑house experience.
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts background checks, including criminal history, for newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Upon offer, individuals must complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis under all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.
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