Office of Legal Affairs
Full Time
78073BR
Job Summary
Provides substantial expertise within the University in a given legal specialty. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact. Interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity. Provides functional advice, training and / or guidance to less-experienced attorneys. May act as a liaison with outside counsel, and / or represent the University in complex litigation.
Currently reporting to the Chief Counsel, UCSF Health, the Principal Health Operations Counsel provides primary legal support to UCSF Health's Network Affiliates business unit and its Community Division on complex and high impact healthcare regulatory analysis. Work may include advising and counseling on health care regulatory and policy issues including health care reimbursement, operations, privacy, hospital licensing or accreditation, medical staff, peer review, tax exemption, federally qualified health centers, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, controlled substances, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, sexual harassment/sexual violence in academic medical centers, graduate medical education, religious liberty/establishment issues, managed care, and Veteran's Affairs facility affiliations. The position also advises the Office of Legal Affairs and campus stakeholders on healthcare legal issues.
The Principal Health Operations Counsel should be a strategic thinker, an approachable adviser, and a strong relationship builder who thrives in a challenging environment and is clearly aligned with the UCSF Health's mission, values, and vision.
All team members are expected to actively participate in initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion, whether at UC or in the community.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Department Description
UCSF's Office of Legal Affairs provides legal services to UCSF, including representation, advice, research and training. We also provide legal opinions to various governing bodies, administration, faculty, staff and others acting on the university's behalf. The health law team particularly focuses on support of UCSF Health's operations throughout the Bay Area, handling complex regulatory and transactional work affecting UCSF Health's academic and community health facilities and clinics, its faculty practice organization, and various corporate and shared services functions directly and with support from UC Legal's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and from outside counsel. The team reports jointly through the Office of Legal Affairs and through OGC.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License/Certification
Must be in good standing in the California State Bar or admitted within one year of employment. CURRENT ADMISSION IS STRONGLY PREFERRED. California's Registered In-House Counsel program is NOT available to University of California attorneys.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
000201 COUNSEL 4
Job Category
Legal Services
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Mission Bay (SF), Saint Francis, St. Mary's
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours