Description:
Responsibilities:Primary Function:
As a
member of the Enterprise Office of Legal Affairs (EOLA), provides legal
input and advice to A Private Research 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,
innovation and initiatives. Conducts primary review of legal documents
in a variety of legal practice areas, with focus on technology licensing
and data-driven 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 SaaS agreements, technology and software licensing, data-related matters, supply chain matters, general commercial matters 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.
Internal/External Contacts:
Enterprise Leadership, board members, students, faculty, outside counsel, judges, various state and city agencies
Qualifications:
Experience Requirements:
5-10
years experience as a business lawyer with demonstrated experience in
directing, managing and negotiating commercial contracts, transactions,
etc.
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 JerseyCertificates, Licenses, and Registration:
Licensed to Practice law in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey; Member of the Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and/or 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