Associate General Counsel

🕒 September 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $230k - $332k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Bon Secours Mercy Health

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2018

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance

Bon Secours Mercy Health is a leading health care organization committed to transforming health care delivery and services through strategic innovation and compassionate care. Operating hospitals and clinical sites in the U. S. and Ireland, the organization focuses on extending health care access, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing value through emerging technologies and strategic partnerships. With a commitment to service and stewardship, Bon Secours Mercy Health also prioritizes enhancing the quality of life for underserved communities while advocating for sustainability. The organization’s initiatives include digital innovation, diversified growth through investments and partnerships, and providing high-value care across its core clinical operations.

📋 Description

• Provide legal services for Bon Secours Mercy Health and affiliated entities in the United States and abroad • Serve as principal legal advisor and subject matter expert for employee benefits, executive compensation, executive benefits and fiduciary governance • Advise on ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, Department of Labor guidance, Affordable Care Act, COBRA, church plan issues and executive compensation rules • Counsel Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, governance committees and other business stakeholders • Advise on plan design, plan administration, compliance correction strategies, fiduciary obligations, participant communications and governance activities • Review plan documents, summary plan descriptions, amendments, policies, procedures and employee communications • Advise on tax-exempt executive compensation, physician compensation interactions, deferred compensation and incentive compensation • Monitor legal and regulatory developments, identify risks and advise on compliance obligations and corrective actions • Draft, review, revise and negotiate contracts, agreements, letters and other documents • Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic transactions through benefits due diligence and integration analysis • Prepare or review committee materials, governance documents, resolutions, minutes, fiduciary education and leadership recommendations • Participate in meetings, committees, presentations and training sessions • Assist with or manage litigation, regulatory inquiries, audits, claims and remediation strategies • Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel on legal, regulatory, litigation, transactional and compliance matters • Negotiate with third parties regarding contracts, settlements and plan administration issues • Work with leadership, Legal Network, Human Resources, Compliance, Finance and other departments to promote compliance and reliable operations • Assist with budgeting, project oversight, process improvement, policy documentation and Legal Network efficiency measures • Perform other job-related duties as required, subject to reasonable accommodation

🎯 Requirements

• Law license in good standing and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (required) • Eligibility for registration or admission as in-house counsel in applicable jurisdiction, if required by state law or BSMH policy (required) • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school (required) • Ten (10) years of relevant legal experience (required) • Ten (10) years of employee benefits, executive compensation, Human Resources, ERISA, tax or related regulatory experience (required) • Experience advising complex health systems, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, church plans or large multi-entity employers on benefit plan, executive benefits, executive compensation or Human Resources matters (required) • Experience managing outside counsel, vendors, audits, compliance corrections, litigation or significant legal projects (preferred) • Continuing Legal Education in employee benefits, executive compensation, ERISA, tax, healthcare law, compliance or Human Resources legal issues (preferred) • Training in fiduciary governance, benefit plan administration, compliance correction programs, contract negotiation or project management (preferred) • Employee benefits law knowledge • Knowledge of ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, IRS and Department of Labor regulations • Knowledge of Affordable Care Act, COBRA, church plan rules, IRC sections 409A and 4958 • Benefit plan document and employee communication drafting • Contract drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation • Legal research, regulatory analysis and risk evaluation • Governance and fiduciary committee support • Litigation, claims, audit, investigation and regulatory remediation counseling • Mergers and acquisitions due diligence and integration analysis • Outside counsel and vendor management • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and third-party database or matter management applications • Ability to produce presentation-quality reports and memoranda • Ability to interact effectively with physicians, executives, board members, patients and teammates • Clear written and verbal communication • Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality • Strong negotiation, advocacy and facilitation skills • Strategic thinking and practical business-oriented problem solving • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines • Collaboration across Legal Network, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Operations and external partners • Attention to detail and adaptability in a complex, multi-entity healthcare environment • Professional presence and ability to advise leadership on sensitive matters

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay • Incentives • Referral bonuses • 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage • HSA/FSA options • Life insurance • Mental health resources and discounts • Paid time off • Parental and FMLA leave • Short- and long-term disability • Backup care for children and elders • Tuition assistance • Professional development • Continuing education support