Position Vacancy ID:

89730-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

ASSOCIATE OR [NO PREFIX] UNIV LEGAL COUNSEL

Official Title:

UNIV LEGAL COUNSEL(T52DN) or ASSOC UNIV LEGAL CNSL(T52FN)

Hiring Department:

A026740-GENERAL SERVICES/OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES/G SERV/LEGAL AFFAIRS

FTE:

100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

APRIL 15, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:

Juris Doctor - candidates must have graduated from an A.B.A. accredited law school.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum two years of experience (Associate University Legal Counsel) or minimum four years of experience (University Legal Counsel) in fast-paced legal environment advising health care institutions.

1. Knowledge of the legal and regulatory issues governing the provision of healthcare.
2. Understanding of HIPAA and other laws governing the privacy of medical information (knowledge of Wisconsin state law preferred).
3. Experience advising healthcare providers on legal and risk matters related to their clinical practice.
4. Knowledge of Stark, Anti-Kickback, and other applicable laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare contracting and other health care regulatory matters.
5. Knowledge of negotiating principles and techniques used to effectively and successfully advocate for the goals and objectives of the academic health center.
6. Effective leadership skills which demonstrate the ability to participate in innovation and change, strategic thinking, and problem solving.
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and professional manner with peers and clients.
8. Effective communication skills in both written and verbal presentation, including all aspects of legal writing technique and procedure.
9. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple priorities and objectives.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Previous experience with academic medical centers.
2. Knowledge of Wisconsin statutes, regulations and case law governing state agencies that impact planning and procedures related to internal and external relationships, acquisitions, and affiliations within the context of the healthcare industry.
3. Understanding of public records and open meetings laws and their impact on the administration of the academic healthcare enterprise.

License or Certificate:

Membership in good standing in the Wisconsin State Bar or admission to the Wisconsin State Bar within one (1) year of hire date.

Position Summary:

This position is a professional, academic staff position in the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and will be primarily assigned to advise UW-Madison's health sciences schools (School of Medicine and Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy), institutes and centers.

Additional Information:

UW-Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System, is a research-intensive University serving approximately 41,500 students and employing over 16,000 FTE faculty and staff members. The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is comprised of 11 in-house attorneys who provide legal representation for and advice and counsel on a broad array of complex and novel legal issues to the Chancellor, Provost, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and other administrators, faculty and staff. (http://legal.wisc.edu)

Associate University legal counsel - Minimum $80,000 Maximum $100,000 (Annual)
University legal counsel - Minimum $101,000 Maximum $125,000 (Annual)

The position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs.

Contact:

Karen Aune
karen.aune@wisc.edu
608-262-9949
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:

Click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: 10 Feb 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: 12 Mar 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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