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Associate General Counsel

Professional Physical Therapy

Melville, new york


Job Details

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Full Job Description

The Associate General Counsel will work closely with and report directly to the General Counsel. This position will provide day-to-day legal advice and counsel to stakeholders throughout ProPT on a wide variety of legal issues. This is a generalist role for a multi-site healthcare provider, and specific responsibilities may shift based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Previous experience supporting real estate (lease reviews, landlord negotiations, renewal management) is preferred.

 

Primary Responsibilities

·        Provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters, including the following areas of law: contract, regulatory compliance, and real estate.

·        Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards, and provide guidance to the organization's departments and programs.

·        Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of real estate leases and contracts. This includes working with both internal stakeholders (Real Estate, Operations, Facilities) and external parties (landlords, brokers, external counsels) to ensure a smooth and timely workflow on all agreements.

·        Conduct legal research and stay informed about emerging legal and regulatory issues that may impact the organization and proactively recommend appropriate action or strategies.

·        Support the General Counsel and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and promote best practices.

·        Engage with and supervise outside counsel.

·        Provide support on other legal matters and related projects as assigned.

Requirements

·        Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in New York

·        Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience.

·        Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in a generalist or real estate focused role in a corporate legal department strongly preferred.

·        Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to a non-legal audience.

·        Ability to work independently and to research solutions on a broad array of legal questions and make sound, thoughtful recommendations on actions and policies.

·        Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in relationships and exercise sound judgment.

·        Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

·        Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and effectively manage projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Medical Coverage

•Blue Cross/Blue Shield network for Medical Coverage

•3 plan choices – High, Medium, and Health Savings Account Plan.  Individual and Dependent Care (Spouse/Children/Family) coverage available

Dental Coverage

•PPO Dental Plan provided through Guardian, allows you to see any Dentist.  Individual and Dependent Care (Spouse/Children/Family) coverage available

Vision Plan

•Provided through Eye Med

•Exams, discounts and more on frames, lenses, contacts, etc.  Individual and Dependent Care (Spouse/Children/Family) coverage available

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life

STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident

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