Overview
ISDA Negotiator & Legal Counsel Jobs in United States at Commonwealth Bank
Want to work on challenging and innovative legal issues that require strategic and creative thinking, for a law firm that cares about improving health care delivery, privacy, security, and technology? You’ll be responsible for negotiating and drafting information technology and healthcare agreements, advising clients on current privacy and security frameworks and requirements as well as data use and data sharing across multiple jurisdictions, and advising clients on healthcare laws that impact provider contracting and healthcare services. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on cutting-edge legal issues that impact people in their daily lives. You must have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, be admitted to practice law or have the ability to be admitted to practice law in the state where you are physically present, and have 0 – 3 years of legal experience.
*What We’re Looking For*:
At Melnik Legal we hire talented people based on their accomplishments, intellectual curiosity, and a strong alignment with our core values. We’re looking for someone who has a strong desire and demonstrated capability to work on complex healthcare technology and data privacy and security legal matters, in a regulatory environment that is changing daily. If you enjoy reading and analyzing complex information, notice the difference between a straight quote and a curly quote, or are the kind of person that always reads the boilerplate, then this is the job for you.
We hire and evaluate from our Core Values – does this describe you:
Quality is Job #1: I always strive for the best result through superior effort. I embrace the “measure twice, cut once” principle.
I Own It: I act with integrity. I reject a “that’s not my job” mentality. I pitch in, help out, and solve problems collaboratively. I do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Mistakes to Mastery: I know mistakes happen. When they do, I acknowledge and learn from them. I pursue growth and learning daily.
Positive and Professional: I cannot always control what happens. I can and will control how I respond. I always strive to have a positive mindset.
1% Rule: I am always looking for ways for the firm to improve. I embrace change.
Excellent Client Experience: At the conclusion of the engagement, the client will return to us for future legal assistance and confidently refer their colleagues.
*Responsibilities*:
Provide excellent client service, including meeting deadlines.
Review, revise, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including in the areas of healthcare, information technology, and data privacy and security.
Draft contract provisions to the specific transaction and client’s unique needs.
Monitor developments in federal and state healthcare (Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, physician fee splitting) and privacy and security laws (HIPAA, NIST, state data breach notification laws) and provide legal advice to clients in a way that will allow them to operationalize the obligations.
Review and respond to correspondence from clients, opposing counsel, and regulators in a professional manner and using all common business channels (e.g., email, telephone, meetings, video calls, screen sharing, and the like).
Provide input on creating and improving the Firm’s systems, processes, and procedures to best serve the Firm’s clients.
Maintain, update, and manage the client file, transaction status, tasks, and your time using the Firm’s practice and document management systems.
*Requirements*:
– Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
– Be admitted to the Bar in the state where you are physically present or capable of being admitted to the Bar within one year, and have 0 – 3 years of legal experience
– Strong academic background with excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
– Be a self-directed learner (i.e., creating your own checklists, using Firm provided resources for CLEs, learning from documents drafted and revised by others, and the like)
– Be comfortable working in a small law firm environment
– Strong technology skills and ability and desire to learn new software systems quickly
– Possess excellent legal research and analysis skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
– Possess excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability and capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under strict deadlines and pressure
*Details You’ll Want to Know*:
We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance (coverage for you is paid 100% by the firm), dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, short- and long- term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and a home office allowance. Starting compensation will be re-evaluated as soon as you meet firm-set KPIs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Unless you are a recent graduate from law school, this position requires that you be admitted to practice law in the State where you are physically present. Are you admitted to practice law in the State where you are physically present? If not, please explain.
We care about you succeeding at our Firm. To that end, our interview process involves candidates taking a couple of assessments. The first one is a personality assessment that should take about 35 minutes. Are you willing to take this assessment?
What accomplishments from your current/previous work are you most proud of?
This is a full-time, salary position at a law firm. At our firm, this means that you will be expected to work approximately 50 hours per week. Will you be able to meet and sustain this requirement?
Do you expect that you will spend time outside of your normal work hours to learn the skills you need to do this job? Why or why not?
Why are you the right fit for this role?
How would you want your boss or employer to show you’re appreciated? What would make you feel truly valued?
Work Location: Remote
Title: ISDA Negotiator & Legal Counsel
Company: Commonwealth Bank
Location: United States
