<p>How you move is why we're here.</p> <p>Now more than ever.</p> <p>Get back to what you need and love to do.</p> <p>The possibilities are endless...</p> <p>Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.</p> <p>If this describes you then let's talk!</p> <p>HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.</p> <p>Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.</p> <p>Emp Status</p> <p>Regular Full time</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>Compensation Range</p> <p>The base pay scale for this position is $209,500.00 - $319,375.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.</p> <p>What you will be doing</p> <p>POSITION SPECIFICATION - ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL</p> <p>WHO WE ARE</p> <p>HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 15th consecutive year) by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025). HSS has also been among the top-ranked hospitals for both orthopedics and rheumatology for 33 consecutive years. Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times.</p> <p>An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally.</p> <p>THE ROLE</p> <p>HSS is recruiting an Associate General Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this person will serve as a key member of the hospital's Legal Department, primarily supporting the review, drafting and negotiation of research agreements, and working with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate research at HSS. Working closely with the Senior Associate General Counsel overseeing the Legal Department's work with respect to research, the Associate General Counsel will handle a wide range of matters, including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements related to research, including research agreements with industry partners as well as other academic institutions. Such agreements may also include non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, research collaboration agreements, compassionate use agreements, research services agreements, registry participation agreements, memoranda of understanding, sponsored agreements as well as subaward agreements between prime recipient and sub-awardee, and any other research related agreement.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with the development and review of template contracts and related documents such as intake forms for research.</p> </li><li> <p>Proactively update and develop strong working relationships with investigators and other internal stakeholders</p> </li><li> <p>Provide legal advice and guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing research activities, including human subjects protection, financial conflicts of interest in research, export control.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct legal research on emerging legal issues impacting research.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist on the development, interpretation and implementation of research related hospital policies and procedures, including policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as liaison between HSS and external stakeholders, including industry partners, other sponsors and supporters of research, and other tax-exempt entities with whom HSS conducts research as well as legal counsel, to negotiate and facilitate research contracting and resolve legal disputes.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as liaison between the Office of General Counsel and internal stakeholders to facilitate research at HSS, including, but not limited to, the Office of Research Administration, the Office of Sponsored Programs, the HSS Innovations Institute, and the HSS Research Institute.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in cross-departmental research initiatives and partnerships to address legal and regulatory challenges to facilitate research at HSS.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in providing strategic guidance and support to HSS leadership on legal matters impacting research operations, including risk management, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with conflict-of-interest reviews for research activity.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with the development and advising on HSS's export control compliance program to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Tra?c in Arms Regulations (ITAR).</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in providing support or presentations to various executive level committees to support research at HSS, including the committee that reviews proposed transfers of data externally and the committee that reviews and addresses intradepartmental issues that occur in research</p> </li></ul> <p>This is a full-time position. It is presently offered under a hybrid model, with three set days in the office (Tuesday through Thursday) and two days remote (Mondays and Fridays), and with the understanding that the demands of the position may require in-office presence more frequently and that the hybrid program is a pilot program subject to change. The Legal Department is currently located at 777 3rd Avenue, NY, NY.</p> <p>CANDIDATE PROFILE</p> <p>The ideal candidate will be a dedicated attorney with at least seven (7) years of health care transactional and regulatory experience. The candidate may have spent a career working in private practice with a well-regarded regional, national or international law firm with a sophisticated and active health care department or service group or may be someone who has a minimum of two (2) years in a private practice as described above, but has since moved in-house with a health care organization. The ideal candidate will have experience working with non-profit institutions and experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating substantive research contracts (e.g. industry-initiated clinical trial agreements, investigator-initiated clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements etc.) and other research-related agreements preferably for an academic or non-profit institution in a high-volume environment. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of contract law, intellectual property issues, and research transactions.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as exceptional presence and judgment. It is imperative that the successful candidate have the intellect, vision and judgment to contribute across the organization. The individual should thrive in a highly collaborative, collegial but also immediate, results-oriented, and mission-driven culture, and should be comfortable managing numerous projects and competing priorities. Further, the successful candidate will share a passion and commitment to the overall mission and values of HSS.</p> <p>In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we highlight the following:</p> <p>Business Acumen</p> <ul> <li>Grasp key drivers of HSS and quickly become immersed in important legal and business issues facing the institution. </li></ul> <p>Executing for Results</p> <ul> <li> <p>Take initiative and operate with a sense of urgency and decisiveness.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent issue spotting and negotiating, paying close attention to detail and demonstrate highly developed drafting skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Make nuanced recommendations and business decisions based on facts and the culture and strategic objectives of HSS.</p> </li><li> <p>Work through ambiguity, both internally and externally, utilizing strong communication and problem-solving skills.</p> </li></ul> <p>Building Relationships and Using Influence</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work effectively with others across the organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrate a positive, professional, and collaborative demeanor and strong business acumen in order to gain the confidence, trust and reliance of colleagues at HSS.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop a strong network of relationships inside and outside the organization to support the objectives of the legal function.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate in an articulate and persuasive manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Exceptional professionalism and client service, including discretion, diplomacy, and sound legal and business judgment</p> </li></ul> <p>Education / Work Experience</p> <p>Advanced degree (JD).</p> <p>Minimum 7 years in private practice with a law firm with a dedicated health care department or service group or Minimum 2 years in such a private practice and having since moved in-house with a health care organization. Experience that is consistent with or otherwise supportive of the candidate's ability to fulfill the major duties and responsibilities for this role.</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Policy</p> <p>Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.</p>