What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel (Remote/On-site) position at Geisinger?
- Perform job duties and responsibilities as assigned to you by your direct supervisor and the Chief Legal Officer.
- Represent various System Entities as described herein by identifying, reviewing, analyzing and responding to appropriate legal issues confronting those entities including, but not limited to, antitrust laws, transactions, contracts, compliance, labor and employment, regulatory oversight, scope of practice, privacy and such other legal services that may from time-to-time arise.
- In accordance with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, ensures that the actions of System directors, officers, employees, or other persons are within the best interest of the System so as not to be a violation of law.
- Supervise (and train as needed) Legal Assistants, Administrative Assistants, or Paralegals, as the case may be.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of utilizing outside counsel for specific projects or issues, determine the suitability of experience to effectively engage and utilize such resources, and act as the primary liaison to monitor performance.
- Comply with the Legal Service Department’s Standards of Professional Conduct and Performance as adopted and implemented by the Department from time to time.
- Render the following services of a general nature: prepare, review, revise legal instruments and contracts, provide oral and written opinions, create, review and revise System guidelines, policies and procedures, participate in various conference calls and meetings and sit on select committees.
Work is typically performed in an office or remote environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Qualifications:
Travel Requirements:
- At least 1 day/week in office in Danville, PA and occasional travel to other Geisinger sites and locations for meetings as required
Preferred Experience:
- Mergers and Acquisitions; Intellectual Property & Licensing; Strategic Transactions
