Associate Counsel - Clinical Research

Overview

Description
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The Clinical Associate Counsel will manage the full lifecycle of clinical trial agreements, including intake, drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts and budgets for industry-funded studies such as CTAs and amendments. The Associate Counsel will ensure agreements align with institutional policies, research objectives, and compliance requirements.

Employment Type
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Full time

Shift
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Day Shift

• Provide legal services for the Trinity Health System Office and assigned Ministries as a member of the Trinity Health Legal Department, coordinating with System Office and Ministries' senior management teams and aligning with organizational strategies and priorities.
• Serve as an experienced high-level specialist in one or more important areas of the organization’s legal work; regularly interface with senior management and key administrators on legal problems/issues related to one or more areas of specialization or expertise; may provide functional training/guidance to less-experienced attorneys.
• Work is subject to review by the Managing Counsel or by other senior members of the Legal Department. This level represents the most senior skill level with little or no supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrate Trinity Health Culture by understanding and incorporating Mission, Values, Vision, Actions and Promise in behavior, practices and decisions.
• Performs a variety of legal work within specific areas of expertise as part of the Trinity Health Legal Department.
• Prepares formal memoranda and legal opinions requiring extensive legal research.
• Consults with Ministries and System Office colleagues (e.g., Trinity Health officers, Ministry management and governance, fiduciary boards) and performs a variety of legal assignments as needed.
• Resolves or oversees matters involving substantial monetary amounts or other substantial risk to Trinity Health.
• Represents the interests of the assigned Ministries and Trinity Health in contacts with outside parties, including attorneys, managers and officials of other entities and government agencies.
• Provides legal counsel to System Office and/or assigned Ministries and their operating entities with respect to matters in the attorney’s field of expertise or in the general field of corporate healthcare law; may perform system-wide services as part of a Center of Excellence or practice group.
• Advises management on developments in the attorney’s area of expertise and on matters that may impact Trinity Health.
• Coordinate activities of outside counsel engaged to provide legal services to Trinity Health and/or Ministries.
• May provide direction to, and supervision of, more junior attorneys.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state and local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, and other policies to ensure compliant and ethical practice.

• Licensed attorney holding a J.D. degree from a recognized law school.
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience practicing law with at least three (3) years’ experience in corporate healthcare law preferred, including laws affecting tax-exempt organizations, with demonstrated ability handling diverse legal assignments including matters of major significance.

This position is located on-site at System Office in Livonia, Michigan or at an assigned Ministry. Must be able to travel to Trinity Health sites.

• Operates in a typical office environment with indoor, temperature-controlled conditions; occasional travel may be required.
• Includes occasional lifting up to 30 pounds unassisted; frequent computer use; continuous sitting; may include long periods of walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

• Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities and stressful situations; attend to tasks until complete; manage multiple tasks over long periods.
• Work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in a potentially stressful environment with diverse personalities and work styles.
• Communicate frequently in person, virtually and by phone with colleagues in multiple locations; read small print; hear normal sounds; receive and convey instructions clearly.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with PPE requirements as applicable.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.