Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org. When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant General Counsel, Procurement and Supply Chain is a member of the General Counsel's Office with a primary focus on procurement and supply chain contract management. Provides day-to-day support for a variety of CCH contracting initiatives- including managing supply chain contracts and commercial law matters across CCH departments including provider- based and other operational clients within CCH. Drafts and provides legal oversight of, and ultimately supplies legal approval of contracts for a broad variety of CCH procurements including, without limitation, clinical items, medical/surgical commodities, laboratory products, medical equipment, contracts for temporary labor and consulting agreements and other professional services, including managed care agreements in conjunction with CCH health plan counsel.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Law with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
• Current and active license (in good standing) to practice law in the State of Illinois
• Three (3) years of experience as an attorney giving legal counsel and representation to health care entities, health care providers, health care related entities or governmental entities regarding contracting
• Prior experience with professional services contracting and review of standard contract provisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior physician contracting experience
• Prior grant contract experience

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to CCH Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, executive and medical leadership and CCH managers on legal issues related to procurement contracts
• Discusses and develops CCH system policy and procedures affecting procurement and supply chain
• Recommends resolution of legal and regulatory issues related to procurement contracts
• Researches and drafts, rules, policies and guidelines affecting procurement contracts
• Reviews contractual and policy documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Develops and/or oversees development of procurement templates to improve the efficiency in the contracting process.
• Designs a contracting best practices playbook in collaboration with other legal team members
• Performs other matters as assigned by the General or Associate General Counsel
• As needed, under the direction and guidance of the General or Associate General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel, Procurement and Supply Chain:
• Performs legal research and analysis; provides oral or written advice on a variety of legal matters
• Represents the Office of the General Counsel at meetings of the Board of Directors of Cook County Health Board as requested
• Prepares, negotiates or reviews contracts and other legal documents related to CCH operations
• Communicates with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and other attorneys and governmental agencies
• Develops, assesses, and updates CCH leadership on relevant legal issues
• Advises CCH staff as to their legal responsibilities and authority
• Assists in preparation for surveys conducted by accrediting and regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission and the Illinois Department of Public Health
• Performs other duties as requested and as directed by the General or Associate General Counsel

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws impacting procurements and provider contracting
• Excellent client management and problem-solving skills with a capacity to make decisions and give advice- which demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and manage legal activities

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel throughout Cook County

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.