Assistant General Counsel II - Office of General Counsel

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Office of General Counsel at MSK is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide practical, timely legal advice on a broad range of regulatory and related matters impacting hospital operations and research programs. The candidate will work closely with the VP, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Regulatory Counsel, and other members of the MSK legal team in efficiently advising clients throughout the organization.

Role Overview:

• Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day legal advice regarding regulations that impact hospital operations and research activities

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Beneficiary Inducement Rule, False Claims Act, EMTALA, and billing/reimbursement rules, as well as requirements relating to price transparency, privacy, information blocking/interoperability, state licensure and scope-of-practice, hospital accreditation, 340B, the Common Rule, research security, sponsored programs, and conflict of interest

• Provide regulatory support for strategic transactions

• Assist in investigations of potential regulatory and/or compliance issues

• Revise policies and procedures in support of efficient and compliant operations

• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively update key stakeholders

• Maintain and enhance professional growth and development through participation in professional associations and activities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• New York State bar admission or in-house counsel registration

• At least 4 years of related experience in an academic medical center legal department and/or law firm with a nationally-recognized health care practice

 Core Skills:

• Strong work ethic and self-starter who can anticipate needs, set priorities, communicate proactively, meet deadlines, and escalate issues when appropriate

• Exceptional professionalism and client service, including responsiveness, discretion, diplomacy, and pragmatism

• Demonstrated excellence reflected in academic credentials, professional judgment, writing and analytical abilities, and communication skills

• Collaborative team member who works effectively and builds trust with colleagues across the organization while also being able to operate independently

• High level of comfort and familiarity with technology platforms and information management tools

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment

Additional Information:

• Location: hybrid with at least three days on-site at 633 Third Avenue (in NYC)

• Report to the VP, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Regulatory Counsel

Pay Range: $149,200-$272,900/annually

- Please note that compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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