Associate General Counsel

Company: Hospital for Special Surgery
Location: New York
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel page is loadedAssociate General CounselApply remote type Hybrid locations New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR2025-101777How you move is why we're here.
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.Emp StatusRegular Full timeWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Compensation RangeThe base pay scale for this position is $209,500.00 - $319,375.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doingPOSITION S P ECIFICATION - ASS OCIATE GENERAL COUNSELWHO WE AREHSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 1 5 th consecutive year ) by U.S. News & World Report (202 4 -202 5 ) . HSS has also been among the top-ranked hospitals for both orthopedics and rheumatology for 33 consecutive years . Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times.An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally.THE ROLEHSS is recruiting an Associate General Counsel . Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this person will serve as a key member of the hospital's Legal Department, primarily supporting managed care contracting, payer strategies and related matters in finance and operations .Working closely with the payor strategy team, as well as the Senior Associate General Counsel responsible for payor contracting and, as appropriate , external counsel , the Associate General Counsel will :Review and revise agreements between HSS and its affiliates with third party payors (commercial, as well as Medicare and Medicaid managed care agreements), including value-based and pay-for-performance models;Have an understanding of business issues pertaining to managed care, particularly those impacting providers, for incorporation into agreements;Advise on regulatory requirements and payor policies, as requested ;Advise HSS's affiliated physician hospital organization on physician agreements with third party payors and physician participation agreements;Draft, review and revise agreements with third party intermediaries, aggregators and employers.This is a full-time position . It is presently offered under a hybrid model, with three set days in the office (Tuesd ay through Thursday) and two days remote (Mondays and Fridays), and with the understanding that the demands of the position may require in-office presence more frequently and that the hybrid program is a pilot program subject to change. The Legal Department is currently located at 777 3rd Avenue, NY, NY .CANDIDATE PROFILEThe ideal candidate will be dedicated attorney with at least seven (7) years of health care transactional and regulatory experience . The candidate may have spent a career working in private practice with a well-regarded regional, national or international law firm with a sophisticated and active health care department or service group or may be someone who has a minimum of two (2) y ears in a private practice as described above , but has since moved in-house with a health care organization. The ideal candidate will have experience working with non-profit institutions and will have a w orking understanding of non-profit governance and operations.The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills , as well as exceptional presence and judgment. It is imperative that the successful candidate have the intellect , vision and judgment to contribute across the organization. The individual should thrive in a highly collaborative, collegial but also immediate, results-orient ed, and mission-driven culture, and should be comfortable managing numerous projects and competing priorities. Further, the successful candidate will share a passion and commitment to the overall mission and values of HSS.In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we highlight the following:Business Acumen

• Grasp key drivers of HSS and quickly become immersed in important legal and business issues facing the institution.Executing for Results
  • Take initiative and operate with a sense of urgency and decisiveness.
    • Pay close attention to detail and demonstrate highly developed drafting skills.
      • Make nuanced recommendations and business decisions based on facts and the culture and strategic objectives of HSS.
        • Work through ambiguity, both internally and externally, utilizing strong communication and proble m- solving skills.Building Relationships and Using Influence
          • Work effectively with others across the organization.
            • Demonstrate a positive, professional , and collaborative demeanor and strong business acumen in order to gain the confidence, trust and reliance of colleagues at HSS.
              • Develop a strong network of relationships inside and outside the organization to support the objectives of the legal function.
                • Communicate in an articulate and persuasive manner.Education / Work ExperienceAdvanced degree (JD).Minimum 7 years in private practice with a law firm with a dedicated health care department or service group or Minimum 2 years in such a private practice and having since moved in-house with a health care organization . Experience that is consistent with or otherwise supportive of the candidate's ability to fulfill the major duties and responsibilities for this role.Non-Discrimination Policy
                  Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.Similar Jobs (1)Associate General Counselremote type Hybrid locations New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days AgoWhy work here?Our patients say it best: We receive consistently high ratings from our patients for the quality of our doctors and our hospital. More than 3,000 have shared their experience in their own words.Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
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