Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare

Overview We are seeking a Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare, who will serve as a partner to the General Counsel contributing to the vision and leadership of the University. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will be a valued member of the leadership team and will work closely with the General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to the President, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Board of Trustees, and other members of the University community on all significant legal matters. The Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare, will collaborate with the General Counsel to set strategic goals, manage, and supervise the legal work within the Healthcare group and oversee relationships with outside counsel as appropriate. The Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare, will provide proactive legal advice to University staff and administration, with primary responsibility for legal issues related to the clinical activity conducted through the School of Medicine, medical student training and allied health programs in the School of Nursing and School of Public Health to navigate significant legal challenges. This role will lead a full range of experiences from routine to complex transactional projects. This individual will help strengthen University best practices by supporting the General Counsel in anticipating and responding to governance issues and monitoring the federal regulatory changes relevant to the academic medical center. The Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare, will also provide legal support to senior administrators and perform the duties of the General Counsel and when needed; representing the General Counsel at meetings, or other bodies, as assigned. This role will supervise a legal team that includes three attorneys, as well as paralegals and administrative staff. Responsibilities Serve as a strategic thought partner and advisor to the General Counsel on critical legal issues that affect the University and its constituencies. Provide legal services in connection with transactions involving the School of Medicine including clinical services arrangements, academic affiliations with other health systems, acquisition of physician practices, physician employment agreements, and inter-entity agreements between JHU and entities within the Johns Hopkins Health System. Advise the School of Medicine leadership on issues involving interns, residents, clinical fellows, and post-doctoral fellows. Advise on faculty appointments and clinical performance issues in collaboration with JHHS counsel to the Medical Staff. Provide legal and regulatory advice related to School of Medicine ambulatory practices, including professional fee billing compliance, health care fraud and abuse, and physician practice standards, often in coordination with the Johns Hopkins Health System Legal Department. Collaborate with counterparts in the Johns Hopkins Health System Legal Department and with faculty, staff, and leadership across the University. Provide legal guidance on research misconduct proceedings and review of inquiries and investigations; support sponsored research activities and advise related committees (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Animal Care and Use Committee, conflict of interest, and research integrity). Support the research contracting offices in negotiating sponsored research and other sponsored project agreements. Provide day-to-day legal counsel on operations, governance, and policy questions; facilitate complex business transactions and strengthen governance. Collaborate with multiple areas of the University and health system to address legal issues raised by students, faculty, staff, and the community. Lead, manage, and oversee all attorneys and professionals within the General Counsel's Healthcare group to ensure high-quality legal services aligned with the President's vision. Monitor regulatory changes and educate University and health care constituents on these changes. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with admission to at least one state bar; eligibility for admission in Maryland within 12 months if not licensed there. 10 years of relevant legal experience, including counseling on issues related to a school of medicine or affiliated academic medical center; experience with complex agreements and managing a legal team is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Five years of experience providing legal counsel within higher education. Leadership experience in a complex, matrixed environment; strong governance experience. Experience counseling university leadership on complex legal issues and compliance across a broad regulatory landscape. Exposure to sponsored research oversight including human and animal subject research and clinical trials is highly preferred. Personal Traits and Attributes Significant legal experience with demanding clients and strong negotiation, drafting, and presentation skills. Organized, proactive self-starter with the ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively in a matrix environment. Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences and maintain professional credibility at executive and trustee levels. Strategic, innovative thinker with strong ethical leadership. High integrity, sound judgment, and a client-service orientation. Please be aware that our employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment process, including background checks. The expected base pay range is $360,000 - $470,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Classified Title: Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare, Healthcare Role/Level/Range: ADMOFF/01/EX Starting Salary Range: Commensurate w/exp. Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of Personnel area: University Administration Additional Information Vaccine requirements and equal opportunity statements are provided as part of eligibility and compliance information. See original job posting for full details. Pre-employment background checks and other standard disclosures apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21