NYC Health + Hospitals
Contract Attorney - Level II
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NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range This range is provided by NYC Health + Hospitals. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home‑based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post‑acute care/long‑term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Contract Attorney and Chief Contract Officer, provides operational legal support across the contracting and procurement functions. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates procurement contracts, supply chain agreements, and vendor arrangements ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and Health + Hospitals health care setting, and all other relevant regulatory policies.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates routine and moderately complex procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and service‑level agreements ensuring alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Supports the Senior Contract Attorney in managing high‑value, high‑risk procurement‑related contracts by conducting initial legal reviews, preparing draft language, and identifying potential risks for escalation with necessary stakeholders.
Ensures contracts contain accurate and appropriate terms and conditions regarding pricing, warranties, liability, indemnification and dispute resolution. Raises exceptions to the Senior Contract Attorney, as needed.
Assists procurement and supply chain staff during contract negotiations, providing legal input to ensure fair, compliant, and defensible agreements.
Monitors deadlines and renewal dates, ensuring contract obligations are tracked and escalated, if at risk of lapse.
Conducts legal research and prepares summaries, memos, and recommendations on procurement‑related laws, regulations, and compliance obligations to support institutional deliverables.
Assists in drafting training materials and guidance documents for procurement and business units, focusing on contract compliance and standard practices.
Prepares reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for review by the Senior Contract Attorney or Chief Contract Officer, as requested.
Works in collaboration with business owners, procurement staff, and vendors to facilitate effective contracting processes. Escalates complex legal or regulatory issues to the Senior Contract Attorney.
Stays informed on evolving procurement laws and regulations, and reports updates to the Senior Contract Attorney to support institutional compliance.
Performs other related duties, as required.
Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
Admission and active membership to New York State Bar; and
Four (4) years of experience subsequent to admission to the Bar, in drafting and negotiating contracts under New York law.
Department Preferences
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft and Google office suites.
Knowledge in:
HIPAA, New York State/City labor laws, CMS regulations, anti‑kickback laws, FOIL, public procurement methods, and vendor diversity requirements (e.g. NYS Executive Law Article 15‑A).
Transactional experience is required.
Commercial contracting in a healthcare environment.
How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Legal
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range This range is provided by NYC Health + Hospitals. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home‑based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post‑acute care/long‑term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Contract Attorney and Chief Contract Officer, provides operational legal support across the contracting and procurement functions. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates procurement contracts, supply chain agreements, and vendor arrangements ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and Health + Hospitals health care setting, and all other relevant regulatory policies.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates routine and moderately complex procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and service‑level agreements ensuring alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Supports the Senior Contract Attorney in managing high‑value, high‑risk procurement‑related contracts by conducting initial legal reviews, preparing draft language, and identifying potential risks for escalation with necessary stakeholders.
Ensures contracts contain accurate and appropriate terms and conditions regarding pricing, warranties, liability, indemnification and dispute resolution. Raises exceptions to the Senior Contract Attorney, as needed.
Assists procurement and supply chain staff during contract negotiations, providing legal input to ensure fair, compliant, and defensible agreements.
Monitors deadlines and renewal dates, ensuring contract obligations are tracked and escalated, if at risk of lapse.
Conducts legal research and prepares summaries, memos, and recommendations on procurement‑related laws, regulations, and compliance obligations to support institutional deliverables.
Assists in drafting training materials and guidance documents for procurement and business units, focusing on contract compliance and standard practices.
Prepares reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for review by the Senior Contract Attorney or Chief Contract Officer, as requested.
Works in collaboration with business owners, procurement staff, and vendors to facilitate effective contracting processes. Escalates complex legal or regulatory issues to the Senior Contract Attorney.
Stays informed on evolving procurement laws and regulations, and reports updates to the Senior Contract Attorney to support institutional compliance.
Performs other related duties, as required.
Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
Admission and active membership to New York State Bar; and
Four (4) years of experience subsequent to admission to the Bar, in drafting and negotiating contracts under New York law.
Department Preferences
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft and Google office suites.
Knowledge in:
HIPAA, New York State/City labor laws, CMS regulations, anti‑kickback laws, FOIL, public procurement methods, and vendor diversity requirements (e.g. NYS Executive Law Article 15‑A).
Transactional experience is required.
Commercial contracting in a healthcare environment.
How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Legal
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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