Managing Associate General Counsel

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Type of Position:

Administration - OperationsNo

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

Department:

General Counsel

Summary of Job Duties:

The Office of the General Counsel of the University of Arkansas is accepting applications from qualified attorneys to serve as Managing Associate General Counsel at the University of Arkansas for Medal Sciences (UAMS). The position will be located at the UAMS campus in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The attorneys within the Office of the General Counsel provide legal services to the Board of Trustees, the President, and administrators at the campuses and units of the UA System. As the lead attorney at UAMS, the Managing Associate General supervises a team of eight attorneys and three support staff. The person in this position reports directly to the General Counsel of the University of Arkansas System and will have a dotted-line reporting relationship with the UAMS Chancellor.

UAMS is Arkansas’s only health sciences university. With more than 12,000 employees in 73 counties, UAMS is Arkansas’s largest public employer. UAMS and its clinical affiliates—Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the VA Medical Center—serve as an economic engine for the state and have an annual economic impact of $3.92 billion. UAMS offers 73 baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs and certificates through its Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health, and graduate school. Students attend classes at the main UAMS campus in Little Rock and at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.

As a key member of the UAMS executive team, the Managing Associate General Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor to the institution’s senior leaders. The person in this position provides high-quality legal and strategic advice on the full spectrum of healthcare issues, complex transactions, contracts, litigation, and employment matters.

Essential Duties

1. Provides direction and support to other attorneys, law clerks, and support staff.

2. Manages complex legal projects.

3. Represents UAMS in negotiations over potential deals involving UAMS’s clinical footprint, treatment offerings, and other matters.

4. Advises on a range of employment matters.

5. Interprets and applies state and federal regulations, in addition to University policies and procedures.

6. Drafts and interprets contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other legal instruments.

7. Researches complex legal issues and gives sound, pragmatic legal advice.

8. Analyzes legal risks and evaluates the desirability of settling lawsuits.

9. Oversees UAMS’s handling of administrative investigations and interacts with government regulators.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

J.D. from an accredited ABA law school and 15 years of experience (subject to waiver for especially relevant experience) in relevant areas.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Has practice experience in a reputable law firm, hospital, or academic medical center.

• Demonstrates an ability to handle multiple tasks and manage a team of high-level professionals.

• Possesses strong communication skills when advising clients, negotiating with potential business partners, and writing legal documents.

• Fosters a sense of collegiality when interacting with a diverse array of clients, colleagues, and leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Exercises good judgment and an ability to recognize the pragmatic consequences of legal advice.

• Exhibits a high degree of professional integrity.

• Finds creative solutions to legal challenges.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skill

In addition to the required education and experience, the person in this position will ideally have a strong background in healthcare law, transactional law, and employment law; a deep understanding of the challenges that come with working for a government institution; and management experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Admission to the Arkansas bar will be required within one year of hire.

Commensurate with experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Additional Information:

David Curran
General Counsel
dcurran@uasys.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving

Benefits Eligible:

Yes