Associate General Counsel - Billings Clinic

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Associate General Counsel
LEGAL (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)
req8655

Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE

Completes multiple projects involving complex legal issues, including contract drafting and negotiation, working with operational divisions of Billings Clinic - Logan Health to provide support on legal issues, assistance in managing outside counsel as directed; advise on litigation. Responds to requests for legal, strategic, or legislative advice or assistance on matters regarding all facets of the Billings Clinic - Logan Health operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Interprets and supports the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic-Logan Health. Responsible for promotion of, and adherence to, the elements of Billings Clinic - Logan Health Code of Conduct and compliance program.
  * Represents and protects the interests of Billings Clinic-Logan Health by providing legal counsel and guidance.
  * Manages multiple projects involving complex legal issues.
  * Provides training and education to Billings Clinic-Logan Health employees as requested.
  * Reviews contracts for legal matters concerning Billings Clinic-Logan Health operations. Assists with contract interpretations and/or negotiations. Covered topics may include areas governing organizational documents and policies of operations, insurance coverage, malpractice risk management, corporate compliance, legislative and/or governmental affairs, physician issues, regulatory and/or accreditation issues, health plans and/or managed care contracting, etc.
  * Provides advice on subpoenas, medical records, mental health issues, patient confidentiality, HIPAA, etc.
  * Works with Risk Management staff to develop and substantiate legal opinions relating to risk management issues. Assists with managing litigation and may prepare witnesses as requested.
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