Chief Legal Affairs & Compliance Officer

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as Chief Legal Affairs and Compliance Officer (CLACO). The CLACO will be responsible for overseeing all legal affairs and compliance activities within our organization. This is a senior executive position that requires a strategic thinker with a strong legal background and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. This position reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Develop and implement strategies to proactively address legal risks and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to higher education and health care delivery.
• Provide expert legal counsel and guidance to senior management and other stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues impacting the organization.
• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, including clinical education affiliation agreements and agreements related to the residency program.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the organization's legal affairs, including medical malpractice, employment and other litigation, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that could affect the organization and advise management on compliance strategies.
• Work closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer on employee matters, including advising the Retirement Plan Investment Committee.
• Work closely with the Chief Admissions Officer on compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws and other legal issues involving the admissions process, such as background checks.
• Co-chair and administer the Institutional Compliance Committee and Health Care Compliance Committee.
• Under the auspices of the Audit Committee, administer and supervise the Internal Audit function.
• Work closely with the Chief Risk Management Officer and as a member of the Risk Management Committee on insurance coverage and claims matters.
• Work closely with the Title IX office to ensure compliance with Title IX and related matters.
• Administer the compliance reporting system and conduct or oversee internal investigations into compliance related matters and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer/Chief Privacy Officer on HIPAA, FERPA and other privacy and information security matters.
• Provide advice and counsel to the Provost, Deans and Chief Student Affairs Officer with respect to contested student academic and disciplinary proceedings and appeals.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the organization.
• Provide training and education to employees on legal and compliance matters.
• Stay abreast of higher education and health care delivery best practices and emerging trends in legal and compliance management.

Position Requirements:
Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school (required) and active Bar admission in Pennsylvania or Georgia.

Experience And Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, with an emphasis on the substantive legal areas needed for success in this position. Higher education and/or Healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to effectively manage a team and drive results.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify legal risks and develop proactive solutions.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.