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Director Legal Counsel Southern Affiliates

Location of Job** **: US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type** **: Full-Time

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Job Description

The Director, Legal Counsel ~ Southern Affiliates is an experienced attorney responsible for developing and directing a comprehensive program to manage all legal issues related to the Kaleida Health locations in the Southern Tier of Western New York, including Olean, Bradford, Northern Chautauqua and future affiliate organizations. The Director will function in part as a generalist, identifying and evaluating all legal matters, and reserving for personal handling any matters that are appropriate to the Director's training and expertise. The Director shall otherwise refer matters to, or seek guidance from, the Kaleida Health Office of General Counsel should special expertise in compliance, litigation, health law, employment law, labor relations law, insurance, regulatory reporting and/or health care risk management be required. The Director will also be responsible for coordinating with any outside counsel who have been retained to represent the Southern Tier sites and will serve as primary connection between those sites' personnel and outside counsel. The Director will report to and work closely and collaboratively with the Vice President, Risk Management Counsel for Kaleida Health.

Education And Credentials

Juris Doctor required. License to practice law in New York State; good standing required.

Experience

5-10 years experience in private practice or in-house; health care experience preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Department: KH Risk Management

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

**With Rotation:** No

**Scheduled Work Hours:** 8:30a-5:30p

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Union Code: N00 - Non Union KH

Requisition ID#: 4625

Grade: EX219

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

**Salary Range:** $120,354.00 - $165,486.75

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

_Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_

**Position** Director Legal Counsel Southern Affiliates

**Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Management | Full-Time

**Req ID** null

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences.

Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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