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Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel (1.0 FTE)

Employer
Essentia Health
Location
Duluth, MN
Salary
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Industry
Professional Services
Role
Executive
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

Building Location: Miller Dwan Medical Center

Department: 48260 Office of CEO

Job Description: The Chief Legal Officer will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of
Essentia Health and will be responsible for the management and oversight of all legal
services to the health system and will work as a member of and collaboratively with
Essentia's senior leadership team. This attorney will provide advice and counsel on legal
matters affecting Essentia utilizing a business-minded approach while complying with
applicable legal and ethical standards. The Chief Legal Officer will manage the members of
Essentia's Legal Department and will serve as the Corporate Secretary of the Board providing
guidance on all governance matters for the health system. This attorney will be a mature
leader with excellent legal skills, including a strong understanding of healthcare operations
and the complex and ever-changing healthcare landscape.

This position will be located in Duluth, MN.

Education Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of healthcare law
experience, gained through a combination of major law firm and in-house experience as a
general counsel or senior managing in-house counsel. The successful candidate will have
demonstrated leadership skills, strong management experience and a proven track record of
effectively handling a company's legal function, as well as a solid understanding of
representing integrated health systems. Healthcare industry experience is strongly
preferred. A combination of top tier law firm and in-house experience in a healthcare
corporation is a clear advantage. Experience managing attorneys and other legal
professionals in an in-house legal department is also desired.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:
Admission to a State Bar of any jurisdiction in the United States and
licensed to practice in Minnesota (or admitted to the Minnesota Bar within a reasonable time
following the commencement of the position).

FTE: 1

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Variable

Shift End Time: Variable

Weekends:

Holidays: No

Call Obligation: No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Company

Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health currently employs more than 11,500 people, including more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practitioners. Each employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives. And, many of our employees believe they have been "called" to do this important work. Perhaps you are one of those people.

How do different cultures play a part in your organization? Essentia Health is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming and respectful culture for our employees. We celebrate and respect the values of all individuals and are committed to providing inclusion to all at Essentia Health.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? We hire a high variety of different positions, so they all have slightly different skillsets required! For all of our positions we love to see candidates with a consistent work history, positive attitude, and a passion for helping others!

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our leadership team is passionate about providing the best patient care, which starts with having a great team! Our leadership team wants to see our staff grow within our organization, and there are many career growth opportunities available!

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? We are continuing to grow and evolve to better serve our patients and community!

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? •You will need to apply online and you will need an active email address to apply.
•Please apply via EssentiaCareers.org
•If you are not seeing a position that interests you, sign-up for a job alert to be notified when a specific position opens!
•Due to COVID-19, we are only doing virtual interviews at this time – Here are some tips & tricks for virtual interviews:
oBe in a quiet place
oHave a camera available (phone or computer)
oPretend like it is an in-person interview!

 

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