Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Title:

Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

General Counsel & Compliance

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

Roswell Park is seeking an Assistant or Associate General Counsel to work in the General Counsel and Compliance Department, reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel.
The Assistant/Associate General Counsel is responsible for reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, which may include: (i) procurement contracts (equipment and product purchase and service agreements); (ii) information technology (IT) contracts (software licensing and hosting/SaaS agreements); (iii) technology transfer (licensing agreements, collaborative and partnership agreements, and commercialization and distribution agreements); (iv) research contracts (sponsored and collaborative research agreements, data and material transfer agreements); (v) lease and construction contracts; (vi) academic affiliation agreements; (vii) professional service and staffing agreements.
The Assistant/Associate General Counsel assists the General Counsel and the Chief Legal Officer with other legal matters as needed to support the clinical and research missions of Roswell Park, which matters may include providing regulatory guidance, contract interpretation, and other legal support to various clinical, research, and administrative departments.
The Assistant/Associate General Counsel interfaces with management of various clinical, research and administrative departments, and provides timely legal guidance to facilitate Roswell Park objectives and support operations, while minimizing potential legal risk and exposure.
Must maintain knowledge of New York Laws applicable to public entities and hospitals, as well as general health and privacy laws to support legal practice.

Starting annual salary for the Assistant is $115,283 commensurate with experience.

Starting annual salary for the Associate is $145,685 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience
Assistant General Counsel:
License Requirement
J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admitted to practice law by the State of New York Bar.

Education and Experience
One (1) year of full-time private practice or in-house legal experience.

Associate General Counsel:
License Requirement
J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admitted to practice law by the State of New York Bar.
Education and Experience
Four (4) years of full-time responsible private practice or in-house legal experience, including general corporate and/or business related matters.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have at least three (3) years (for Associate General Counsel) or one (1) year (for Assistant General Counsel) of experience: (i) focusing on relevant areas of health law; and/or (ii) focusing on review and negotiation of one (1) or more the contract types referenced above. Title (Assistant/Associate) will be determined based on the selected candidate’s level of experience.
This position qualifies for a hybrid remote work arrangement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

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