Assistant General Counsel - Office of General Counsel

Enticing opportunity at MSK. Are you an experienced attorney passionate about being part of a team dedicated to supporting the mission of Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)? If so, the Office of General Counsel (OGC) has an exciting opportunity for you!

We seek an Assistant General Counsel who has a broad litigation background (including experience handling professional liability, intellectual property, and/or employment–related disputes) to join the OGC's Litigation team.

Role Overview:

• Professional Liability, General Liability and Miscellaneous Litigation: Manage a litigation caseload involving potential/actual healthcare professional liability, general liability, and automobile claims and various complex commercial/corporate disputes. Have direct involvement with clinicians and outside counsel in the development of case strategy. Represent and/or assist in the representation of physicians and other MSK staff in legal and licensure actions. Oversee subpoena responses with relevant hospital departments/services. Conduct legal and medical research, in–house investigations on occurrences and claims, and collaborate across legal practice groups.
• Legal Consultation: Respond to, evaluate, and offer opinions concerning legal issues raised by clinical, administrative, and business staff.
• Legal Research/Responses: Research and respond to complaints, issues raised by patients, families, physicians, external legal counsel, and MSK staff/departments.
• Insurance and Claims Administration: Manage the provision of information regarding individual practitioners' insurance coverage and claims history. Ensure adherence to appropriate and timely insurance carrier notification.
• Intellectual Property Litigation: Support team with intellectual property litigation matters, including administrative proceedings; assist with discovery, outside counsel management, and legal expenses management.
• Human Resources Legal & Regulatory: Support team with employment law matters, including litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations.
• Practice Development: Maintain and enhance professional growth and development through professional associations to stay abreast of changes and trends in the field of expertise and to assist with quality improvement.

Key Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate, member of the New York bar, and a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts, preferably at a law firm and/or in an in–house role.
• Healthcare, science, or non–legal clinical experience is a plus.

Core Skills:

• Excellent writing and drafting skills with a sharp attention to detail.
• The ability to develop, facilitate, and orchestrate effective communication with all members of MSK (both legal and non–legal).
• The ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer and software proficiency.

Additional Information:

• Location: Hybrid, with at least 3–4 days on site at 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
• Reporting to the VP, Associate General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel

Pay Range: $131,800.00–$267,200.00/annually