Assistant Corporate Counsel

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President General Counsel, this position will provide legal and other consultative services in a variety of matters affecting the company's operations. This position will deal directly with clients and senior-level management and will draft and review agreements, legal filings and other documents. This position will also assist in handling employment related matters and to execute those additional tasks as directed by the General Counsel.

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

* Identify and analyze legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations and assuring legal compliance

* Plan, manage, and direct the provision of legal advice counsel, and representation (both internal and external) in order to protect the company's interests and operations under the law.

* Assist in developing and conducting preventative law programs for company employees.

* Ensure organizational compliance with laws, regulations, and industry and company policies.

* Negotiate and draft documents or deal-specific clauses in written agreements entered into by the organization with outside vendors, suppliers, consultants, etc.

* Stays current on pertinent federal laws, regulations, rulings, interpretations and court decisions as they relate to Versiti operations.

* Provides interface with external counsel.

• GENERAL DUTIES

* Represents Versiti at designated internal and external meetings.

* Participates in professional activities to stay current on legal trends and industry regulations.

* Upholds the customer service standards and management philosophy of Versiti

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• Juris Doctorate required

Experience

• 1-3 years high quality legal experience with an emphasis on healthcare or contract law required
• 1-3 years experience with contract management and review required
• Significant contract drafting and negotiation experience, required
• Significant experience handling employment matters required
• Ability to provide thorough analysis on legal issues, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments required
• Ability to implement and monitor repeatable, controlled processes required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Principles, methods and practices of legal research in support of policies, operations, procedures and regulatory requirements required
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, deductive reasoning and problem solving skills to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal issues required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills required
• Demonstrated negotiation, facilitation skills with the ability to influence others, negotiate and close legal agreements required
• Strong customer focus, with outstanding interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills required
• Participative management style with strong team skills required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified or potential eligibility to practice law in Wisconsin required

Tools and Technology

• Computer required

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