Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• ****Full technical proficiency in the principles and practices of representing management and counseling senior leadership regarding employment. Working proficiency in counseling regarding benefits.
• Experience in leading strategic, complex projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in leading legal aspects of and innovating legal concepts related to employment and benefits.
• ****Outstanding analytical, negotiating, and drafting ability. Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader implications of legal advice.
• ****Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. Innovative thinking that adds value for clients and finds creative solutions to complex legal issues.
• ****Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of legal and operational colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels.
• ****Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high performing environment. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.
• ****Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws relating to wage and hour and employment practices laws including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA. Working knowledge of ERISA.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.); an active license to practice (Texas license or ability to apply for and obtain Texas license); and a minimum of 10 years of relevant health law experience in a law firm practice and/or in-house is required.
• Prior representation of a complex, sophisticated health system preferred. Good working knowledge of the key operational and strategic issues and challenges currently affecting hospitals, health systems, providers, health care delivery organizations, and/or integrated delivery systems preferred.