Associate Counsel – HVTI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive legal services to clients while fostering positive and confidential relationships through effective consultation and communication.

• Primarily assist the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI) as research initiatives, global collaborations, and regulatory obligations grow.

• Enhance contract processing times and uphold competitiveness for high-value clinical trials.

• Decrease dependency on external counsel and guarantee timely patient access to groundbreaking treatments.

• Operate independently or under the mentorship of senior attorneys on various legal matters across the organization.

• Evaluate research agreements, encompassing clinical trial, collaboration, research service, data use, and grant agreements.

• Provide regulatory assistance for associated issues.

• Maintain knowledge and counsel department members on legal updates.

• Look for opportunities to ensure compliance.

• Respond promptly to inquiries for legal counsel.

• Identify and apply strategies to provide effective legal services.

• Collaborate and lead initiatives within the Law Department and across organizational projects and teams.

• Act as a dedicated attorney for HVTI, concentrating on research and clinical trial agreements.

• Review an estimated 200–400 contracts annually.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved law school.

• Two to five years of legal experience as an attorney and/or in a comparable legal specialty.

• Candidates with varying levels of experience in research contracting are encouraged to apply.

• Must be a member in good standing with the state bar or have the ability to join the state bar within a reasonable timeframe.

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in providing legal services.

• Primary experience in reviewing contracts, such as research, general, or supply chain agreements.

• Capacity to take appropriate action in high-pressure situations.

• Experience with clinical research agreements is preferred.

• Regulatory experience, including familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, and similar data privacy laws is preferred.

• General knowledge or experience related to FDA regulations is preferred.

• Prior involvement or understanding of human subject research and IRB processes is preferred.

• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Willingness to travel throughout the hospital system.

• Proficiency in operating a computer, audiovisual, and other office equipment.

• Strong communication skills for exchanging accurate information, including delivering training both in person and virtually.

• Must reside in Ohio or Florida.

• Compliance with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption, is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Comprehensive offerings that support caregivers' health, well-being, and future.

• Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption.

• Drug-free workplace with controlled-substance testing conducted after job offers.