About the Role
Reporting to Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) Leadership, the Division Senior Corporate Counsel provides strategic, practical legal services to one of Providence St. Joseph Health's System Divisions (North, Central, South, PCN) and handles special projects as assigned. The role works with a high degree of independence and serves as the "single point of contact" for the Division.
The Counsel gives legal advice, strategic business consultation, policy analysis and recommendations to executive management and other internal clients. They stay current on legal developments affecting the Division, help develop key legal talent, and may supervise attorneys, practice support staff and administrative duties within the DLA.
The Counsel works in a team-focused way with DLA colleagues and works regularly with every level of the organization, especially executive and senior leadership. In all of this work, the Counsel acts as a role model for Providence's mission and values.
Essential Functions
Single Point of Contact
- Meet regularly with key Division Administration and Business Executives
- Attend relevant Board and Governance meetings as an advisor
- Understand the Division's legal needs, then handle or triage the work and identify challenges
- Build internal DLA work teams to meet Division-specific needs
- Select and supervise outside counsel together with DLA specialists
- Set up a process with Division Administration to track and manage external legal costs
- Work with other Division Counsel to streamline legal services and keep advice consistent across all divisions
Legal Counsel & Strategic Support
- Lead Division Executives strategically, offering practical solutions to complex legal issues
- Conduct research and prepare legal opinions on complex matters
- Help supervise the defense of non-malpractice litigation alongside DLA Litigation and outside counsel
- Coordinate with the Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel(s)
- Prepare and review governing documents (articles, bylaws) and agreements
- Deliver ongoing legal education, including presentations and summaries of regulatory changes
- Maintain advanced expertise in healthcare law and work independently on highly complex contracts and transactions
Risk Management & Organizational Support
- Advise Providence's Risk and Insurance Services Department on complex matters
- Guide and work with fiduciary and Community Ministry/Community Board members
- Take on administrative functions within DLA as assigned
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in California or Oregon
- 10+ years of relevant healthcare law experience
- In-house experience at a healthcare system, telehealth company or similar setting is highly preferred
- Familiarity with virtual care models, including remote monitoring, online consultations and mobile health apps
- Exceptional communication skills for working with clinical and operational leaders
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking, with the ability to manage risk while supporting business goals
About Providence
"Know me, care for me, ease my way."
Providence's 120,000 caregivers serve in more than 50 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The organization continues a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable, and fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Benefits include a 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacation and holidays, voluntary benefits and well-being resources. Learn more about benefits.
The pay range shown is base pay. Placement within the range depends on relevant experience and other factors, and additional compensation may be available. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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