Description:
Responsibilities:Primary Function:
As a member of the Enterprise Office of Legal Affairs (EOLA), provides legal input and advice to Thomas Jefferson University's academic, clinical and insurance business lines, including all associated campuses, departments and divisions, in connection with commercial contracting and transactions and pertaining to all areas of Jefferson business, including corporate services, information technology, supply chain, human resources and other initiatives. Conducts primary review of legal documents in a variety of legal practice areas, with focus on general commercial and purchasing transactions. Position will directly and independently interface extensively with business persons and faculty.
Essential Functions:
- Drafts, reviews, revises and negotiates legal documents associated with commercial transactions, including supply chain matters, general commercial matters, software licenses and other operational functions, in all cases to ensure that business objectives are achieved and the contract terms and conditions are in accord with the various rules and regulations under which Jefferson operates.
- Works closely with EOLA and enterprise leadership to understand strategic initiatives and business needs and to articulate appropriate legal considerations and risk analyses, which must be appropriately taken into account in decision-making.
- Identifies novel and/or unresolved legal issues, disputes and trends, and collaborates with other EOLA attorneys for resolution. Provides related education and advice to executive leaders as needed.
- Particpates in EOLA efforts to create and disseminate template documents for a variety of business functions.
- Uses and supports the administration of legal service request, matter management, document management and other systems deployed by EOLA.
- Independently cultivates and manages client relationships with Jefferson stakeholders and business relationships with external parties.
- Participates and attends relevant committees on all campuses as instructed.
- Supports the EOLA personnel on other legal matters, as needed.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs other functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
Educational/Training Requirements:
A law degree from an ABA accredited school and current admission to the Bars of one or both of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey
Certificates, Licenses, and Registration:
Licensed to Practice law in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey; Member of the Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey
Experience Requirements:
5-10 years experience as a business lawyer with demonstrated experience in directing, managing and negotiating commercial contracts, transactions, etc.
Additional Information:
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and various database systems
