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Assistant Counsel
Chesterfield, MO

Job Summary:

Mercy is seeking an Assistant Counsel to provide legal counsel and advice in the areas of Healthcare Regulations and Compliance, and/or Transactions and Acquisitions. The Assistant Counsel will provide complex legal analysis and recommendations for subject matter strategies and approaches directly to clients and to more senior counsel within the legal department. This position is based in Chesterfield, Missouri and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel on regulatory issues and development of possible alternative to achieve desired strategic and business objectives.
Provide legal advice to Mercy and its affiliates on operational issues including compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, medical staff issues and other.
Anticipate and guards against legal risk.
Stays abreast of current developments in legal and regulatory developments and determines impact on Mercy entities and services.
Supervise and manage outside counsel, junior attorneys and law clerks.
Work collaboratively with in-house legal counsel for other Mercy communities, in-house counsel with ministry-wide responsibilities, and the Compliance and/or Transactions Departments.
Support Mercy inter-disciplinary initiatives and serve on or lead various task forces as needed or as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Experience: Membership in the state of practice Bar or eligibility for immediate admission
Other:
Three (3) or more years' experience as a practicing attorney with specialized experience in General Healthcare law
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Salary and Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

Mercy is seeking an Assistant Counsel to join our team. This position provides legal counsel and advice in the areas of Healthcare Regulations and Compliance, and/or Transactions and Acquisitions. The Assistant Counsel will provide complex legal analysis and recommendations for subject matter strategies and approaches directly to clients and to more senior counsel within the legal department.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel on regulatory issues and development of possible alternative to achieve desired strategic and business objectives.
Provide legal advice to Mercy and its affiliates on operational issues including compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, medical staff issues and other.
Anticipate and guards against legal risk.
Stays abreast of current developments in legal and regulatory developments and determines impact on Mercy entities and services.
Supervise and manage outside counsel, junior attorneys and law clerks.
Work collaboratively with in-house legal counsel for other Mercy communities, in-house counsel with ministry-wide responsibilities, and the Compliance and/or Transactions Departments.
Support Mercy inter-disciplinary initiatives and serve on or lead various task forces as needed or as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Experience: Membership in the state of practice Bar or eligibility for immediate admission
Other:
Three (3) or more years' experience as a practicing attorney with specialized experience in General Healthcare law
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Salary and Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

We’re a Little Different

At Mercy, our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy is Seeking an Assistant Counsel

Mercy is seeking an Assistant Counsel to join our team. This role provides legal counsel and advice in the areas of Healthcare Regulations and Compliance, and/or Transactions and Acquisitions. The Assistant Counsel will provide complex legal analysis and recommendations for subject matter strategies and approaches directly to clients and to more senior counsel within the legal department. This position is based in Chesterfield, Missouri and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel on regulatory issues and development of possible alternative to achieve desired strategic and business objectives.
Provide legal advice to Mercy and






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