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Johns Hopkins University is seeking an **A** **_ssociate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research_** to work in a wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, and collaborative practice within the Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”). The AGC will work primarily in the Healthcare & Research practice group (https://www.jhu.edu/general-counsel/practice-areas/#healthcare) and will work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer.

Working with the practice group leader and other OGC colleagues, the AGC will share responsibility for providing legal counsel across the research and academic medical center enterprise, including both transactional and regulatory compliance support. The AGC will also be responsible for legal issues related to graduate medical education conducted through the School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The successful candidate will have the relevant years of legal experience counseling on legal issues surrounding academic research, an understanding of the regulatory requirements associated with the responsible conduct of research, particularly federally funded research, and a strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements, including for research purposes.

OGC is seeking an attorney who is sensitive to and understands the special nature of working in an academic institution where the need for a collaborative working style, flexibility, adaptability, and patience are critical to success. A lawyer who sees the big picture, is practical, and who will bring to the position a strong work ethic, energy, a sense of urgency and a passion for the mission of JHU.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

+ Provide legal guidance and support regarding compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to JHU’s research activities, both domestically and internationally.

+ Work with clients and colleagues on a broad range of issues related to sponsored research, including advising on animal and human subjects research, intellectual property, privacy, conflict of interest, award compliance, research integrity, investigational drugs and devices, clinical trials, and other regulatory requirements.

+ Support the research administration offices in their negotiation and administration of sponsored research (both basic laboratory and clinical trial research) and drafting of relevant communications with government agencies, universities, foundations, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies related thereto, including sponsored research agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

+ Provide legal advice on research misconduct proceedings and review of inquiry and investigation reports for legal sufficiency.

+ Interpret, draft, and revise relevant policies and procedures and work with the Compliance office to support research compliance matters.

+ Serve on relevant JHU committees and provide legal counsel on committee work.

+ Other areas and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Juris Doctor (“JD”) Degree from an ABA accredited nationally recognized law school with superior academic credentials.

+ Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association. Satisfaction of all applicable requirements for attorneys practicing in the State of Maryland.

+ Five plus years of relevant experience providing advice and counsel on transactional and regulatory compliance matters within: (i) a college, university, or academic medical center legal department; (ii) a law firm working for large, complex clients; (iii) a relevant nonprofit institution; or (iv) a relevant federal government department or agency.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience counseling on complex legal issues and demonstrated ability to address compliance with the full range of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies that affect JHU’s activities in healthcare and research.

+ Expertise drafting and negotiating complex contracts (e.g., sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, data use agreements, licensing and other intellectual property agreements, material transfer agreements, memorandum of understanding, affiliation agreements, professional service agreements)

+ Willingness to learn new subject areas and ability to implement newly acquired knowledge.

+ Commitment to providing excellent customer service through prompt and practical legal advice.

+ Strong analytic skills, with an ability to identify and apply sound judgment and reasoning.

+ Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, to handle multiple complex tasks, and to prioritize competing deadlines generated by multiple constituencies.

+ Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and collegially with JHU personnel at all levels of education, skill, and responsibility, as well as with external sponsors and outside counsel.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive issues.

+ Appropriate self-awareness, including when to escalate matters.

+ Experience practicing in a higher education or academic medical setting strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Associate General Counsel

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI

Starting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of

Personnel area: University Administration

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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