Associate Counsel Job Code: LE3425 ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Exempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY The Associate Counsel reports directly to the Corporate Counsel for UVA Community Health, Inc. and assists with a wide variety of legal functions, including tasks related to corporate contracts, litigation and risk, and process mapping. The Associate Counsel will have sharp critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve, particularly with respect to generating new documents and deliverables from existing templates. The Associate Counsel shall demonstrate a high level of accountability to directly manage assigned projects, requiring project management skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the Associate Counsel will possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to customize communication approaches based on the client. The ability to express complex legal issues clearly and articulately is critical. Finally, the Associate Counsel will have computer processing literacy and proficiency with using software to manage documents. A background in corporate law is preferred but not required. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Reviewing and drafting contracts for procurement, real estate, professional services, etc. </li> <li>Managing and assisting with development of template library. </li> <li>Reviewing and drafting of system policies (including researching legal issues). </li> <li>Overseeing contract repository and contract strategy. </li> <li>Drafting letters and notices to outside parties. </li> <li>Supporting litigation matters as needed, including litigation holds, review of discovery, etc. </li> <li>Collaborating with other departments on business registration, license, and certificate management processes. </li> <li>Developing process maps and workflows for common transactions. </li> <li>Additional duties as assigned by Corporate Counsel. </li> </ul> Communication: Demonstrates effective interpersonal communications skills. <ul> <li>Engages in active listening, asking questions when appropriate. </li> <li>Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations when requested. </li> <li>Effectively uses various technology communication methods to keep stakeholders informed of progress of projects and/or issues. </li> <li>Maintains good working relationships and rapport with project stakeholders, as well as internal and external clients and or vendors. </li> </ul> Teamwork : Seeks opportunities to increase business satisfaction and deepen relationships. <ul> <li>Improves team performance by mentoring, training, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation. </li> </ul> Professional Competency : Enhances professional competency through continuing education and researching of material internally or externally. <ul> <li>Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. </li> <li>Uses critical thinking to assist in decision making and issue resolution. </li> <li>Updates professional skills by taking educational classes as needed. </li> <li>Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently. </li> <li>Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI). </li> <li>Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown. </li> </ul> The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school required. Experience: 3 years of experience required. Licensure: Member in good standing of the State Bar of the Supreme Court of Virginia required. Additional Skills/Requirements Required : N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred : N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration Work Function/Activity : Sedentary to Light Physical Demand The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER <ul> <li>May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No </li> <li>On call responsibilities as directed: No </li> <li>Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes</li> </ul>