Associate Counsel

Department/Unit:

Legal

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$116,823.00 - $186,917.00

The Associate Counsel provides legal services to Albany Med Health System and its constituent entities, reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Minimum Requirements:
•    Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, as well as New York State bar admission.
•    At least five years of full-time legal practice experience directly relevant to the operations of an academic health sciences center, such as contracting, business arrangements, patient care issues and regulatory compliance issues.
•    Significant experience with employment law and labor/union issues is required, as this position is expected to serve as a primary resource for the Human Resources and Labor Relations functions.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills and analytical, research and negotiation skills.
•    Sound independent judgment and the ability to effectively provide legal advice and counsel as a strategic partner to in-house clients.
•    Multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
•    Proficiency in common software applications and systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Internet-based search and traditional and AI-assisted research technologies.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.