ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents;
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Legal and operational leaders (including Supply Chain and IT) in structuring, negotiating, and providing legal advice for business transactions;
• Perform research necessary to draft and analyze various contracts, policies, and other documents;
• Perform risk analysis of contractual documents for business consideration;
• In collaboration with Corporate Compliance staff, develop compliance policies and procedures and other documents;
• Assist in promoting efficiency of the legal department by preparing and updating templates, forms, outlines, instructional materials, and other tools and resources; Monitor trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to determine necessary updates to these documents and mitigate risk;
• Develop and conduct in-house presentations for training or professional development;
• Maintain open and trusting relationship with VP and senior level business leaders to maintain proactive use of legal counsel in support of organizational risk tolerances and strategic goals;

Other duties as assigned

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited law school required.
• At least basic knowledge of healthcare legal matters including federal and state laws, regulations and rules that govern hospital and healthcare system accreditation, certification and business practice.
• At least basic knowledge in legal aspects of contract and agreement negotiations, practice and structure.
• 4+ years of general corporate transactional experience; preference for experience with IT, supply chain, consulting, mergers and acquisitions. Health care payer contracting an additional plus
• Experience with healthcare clients and/or antitrust and tax exemption preferred
• Admitted to practice, or ability to become admitted as in-house counsel, in Wisconsin and/or Illinois

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and judgement
• Values and demonstrates collaborative team approach
• Ability to manage multiple high priority assignments simultaneously
• Solution-oriented and creative problem-solving approach

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually.

Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Non-Specific Task (N/A)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

SUPERVISES

N/A