Associate University Counsel, UVA Health

Title: Associate University Counsel, UVA Health

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: UVA Health

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

It is anticipated that the attorney will handle a broad range of legal matters, primarily servicing the University’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Sciences Library, in coordination with the other attorneys in the Office of University Counsel.
The attorney will be primarily responsible for:

• Reviewing and analyzing proposed agreements for compliance with applicable laws and University policies;
• Providing regulatory advice concerning contracts, health care regulations and statutory compliance at both a state and federal level;
• Revising documents to ensure conformity with applicable laws, policies, and client needs, and negotiating with external parties when needed to achieve a satisfactory result;
• Addressing complex contract problems and providing resolutions for contract negotiations;
• Assisting with the development of contract templates, alternative language for problematic clauses, and standard vendor service terms and conditions upon request;
• Interfacing with the UVA Health, Medical Center, and department leadership to review and provide negotiation assistance for Medical Center procurement contracts (including purchasing agreements, information technology licenses, subscriptions and service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and data use agreements) and clinical and administrative services agreements with internal and external partners;
• Helping UVA Health, Medical Center, and department leadership make informed decisions by providing insight into contractual terms and conditions, identifying potential risks associated with accepting contract language, and mitigating or otherwise addressing identified risks through use of the appropriate contractual risk allocation provisions;
• Working with a high degree of autonomy, including spotting common operational and business issues, and knowing when to flag for review by applicable UVA Health, Medical Center and department leadership; and
• Assisting with the development and enhancement of educational materials, resources and guidance documents or provide training to internal clients upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have excellent analytical abilities, written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills.
  
• The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and advance practical solutions.
  
• This candidate will have a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial contract and healthcare laws and regulations, possess expertise in interpreting applicable policies, documenting complex contractual and non-traditional business arrangements, and have a keen ability to effectively manage a high volume of time-sensitive priority tasks across multiple stakeholder groups.
  
• A minimum of five years of experience in the general practice of law is required.
  
• Must be admitted to the Virginia bar or eligible for immediate admission.

Additional Considerations

Preference will be given to applicants with specific experience in the representation of health care providers.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.