Description

Posting Details

Position Information Position Number005301Position TitleAssociate Counsel - 005301DivisionPresidentDepartment100100 - Office of General CounselMinimum QualificationsCompletion of a law degree (JD) from an ABA accredited school of law and four years of recent and relevant legal experience as a licensed attorney. Current licensure with the Alabama State Bar to practice as an attorney-at-law in the state of Alabama.Preferred QualificationsExperience in higher education and academic medical center law or health law is preferred.Job Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama's Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire an Associate Counsel. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions

• Reports to the General Counsel and provides timely and effective legal advice and counsel to the University of South Alabama's Board of Trustees, President, administrators and departments, including USA Health, and University affiliates.
• Advises on business transactions, personnel (including faculty) matters, contracts, and real estate transactions.
• Interprets local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to state bid law, state public records and open meeting laws, as they apply to the University in general, and USA Health, including its hospitals, faculty practice plan, clinics, and University Authority.
• Provides day to day health care legal advice for University hospitals and physician groups, including fraud and abuse issues and regulations, HIPAA, EMTALA, certificate of need issues, physician and hospital contracting, and regulatory/reimbursement matters.
• Develops legal strategies and arguments, conducts research and interviews, and handles other details in preparation for litigation.
• Prepares and files pleadings and other necessary legal documents with federal and state courts and administrative bodies as appropriate.
• Represents the University and USA Health in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies, as well as in negotiations, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes, including but not limited to those involving the Equal Opportunity Commission and the Office of Civil Rights.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of tutorials, presentations, and workshops on various areas of the law as applied to public colleges and universities and academic medical centers.
• Position will have an emphasis on contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required, including emergency availability in the absence of the General Counsel.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date11/26/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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