What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy General Counsel position at Mount Sinai Medical Center?
Deputy General Counsel
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24 / 7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring : The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Position Responsibilities :
- Provide support to the General Counsel and the organization on a variety of legal matters.
- Perform job duties consistent with legal and regulatory requirements, and Mount Sinai's values, standards, culture, and business practices.
- Provide legal direction and supervision to clinical and business units.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts consistent with Mount Sinai's strategic objectives.
- Explain Mount Sinai's positions, and negotiate with outside parties on regulatory and legal disputes, including settlements.
- Serve as a legal representative for Mount Sinai in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials and other outside legal matters.
- Monitor and manage outside counsel.
- Draft policy changes, as required.
- Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems within the organization and develops strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
- Strategically leads various legal projects and negotiates workable solutions to complex legal issues.
Qualifications :
Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes :
