Technology and Innovations Practice Area Attorney

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote

Department/Specialty: Chief Legal Counsel

Schedule: Full time, Days

Salary range: $140,859.84- $196,350.53 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide advice, support, and counsel to the legal function for strategic and operational priorities.
• Keep current with legal developments affecting the health law practice area to incorporate into advice and support. Execute tasks under the general guidance of senior team members.
• Maintain regular contact with a variety of clients; demonstrate clear communication skills and a strong appreciation for the business and operational needs of clients.
• Support, promote, and implement legal initiatives. Advance the implementation of policies and procedures. Effectively identify issues and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
• Appropriately manage and steward internal and outside counsel financial resources.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Attorney obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience as licensed, practicing attorney required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Prefer experience supporting legal subject matter area of Technology and Innovations
• Prefer some experience in private practice

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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