Senior Counsel

Additional Information About the Role This position is primarily responsible for transactionally focused work, including contract drafting/negotiation and policy review, and other legal work needed to support various BJC entities and departments.

Areas of responsibility may change over time, depending upon the department's needs and the individual's aptitude and interests. Requires superior writing and communication skills; a positive, outcome-focused attitude; good judgment, workload management and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.

This position is mostly remote with availability for onsite as necessary for meetings. Candidates should reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater St. Louis area and should have a current license to practice law in Missouri.

Overview BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long‑term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit, including $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. BJC also provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes‑Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Role Purpose To service the legal needs of BJC HealthCare and its affiliated entities under the direction of senior legal management leadership.

Responsibilities

Analyzes legal issues and risks and provides legal guidance by conferring with clients, reviewing and drafting memoranda, and/or other documents, including contracts, to maximize protection of the organization's assets and interests.

Provides a comprehensive range of legal services and legal advice to BJC Hospitals and Service Organizations, with particular emphasis on specific legal areas assigned.

Provides expertise in the formulation and development of new policies and revision of existing policies; and provides expertise and advice in the implementation and application of policies.

Demonstrates ability to effectively manage a workload that is large, diverse, and complex with minimal direct supervision or direction.

Possesses exceptional legal knowledge and excellent written and communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Doctorate (Law)

Experience: 2–5 years

Supervisor Experience: None

Licenses & Certifications: Attorney – applicable state

Preferred Requirements

Experience: 5–10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.

Disability insurance paid for by BJC.

Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.

401(k) plan with BJC match.

Tuition Assistance available on first day.

BJC Institute for Learning and Development.

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.

Adoption assistance.

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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