Counsel-Associate General II

Responsibilities: Provides legal advice as may be necessary to ensure protection of the organization's legal rights and to ensure that overall operations comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations and advisory opinions. Researches and prepares recommendations related to an array of issues. Drafts, reviews, advises and, if requested, negotiates new and existing agreements for the Baptist system entities including such services agreements or leases as may be requested by the Senior Staff Attorney or Associate Coroporate Counsel. Assists in interpreting existing or proposed legislation or regulations affecting any entity of the Corporation. Reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations and advisory opinions. Recommends the initiation of legal action or participates in the preparation of organization's defense of legal actions. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required 2 years experience in a health care setting and/or law practice working specifically with health care matters. Preferred/Desired 3 years experience in a health care setting and/or law practice working specifically with health care matters. Education Minimum RequiredJD (Juris Doctor) or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. Licensure Minimum Required Admitted to Arkansas, Mississippi, or Tennessee BarADMITTED TO ARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI, OR TENNESSEE BARPreferred/Desired Admitted to Mississippi BAR