Assistant General Counsel, General Contracting and Transactions Reports

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: General Counsel Office

Req #: 0000206599

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $250,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assistant General Counsel, General Contracting and Transactions Reports

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health, a mission-driven, nonprofit health system with more than $6 billion in annual revenue, is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant General Counsel, General Contracting and Transactions Reports to support and guide the organization on a wide range of contractual and business transactions,

This attorney will play a key role in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex contracts across departments and service lines, with a focus on healthcare regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Reports to:

The Assistant General Counsel, General Contracting and Transactions Reports to SVP/Deputy General Counsel.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New Jersey or ability to obtain NJ In-House Counsel license.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, including significant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department focused on general contracting and healthcare transactions.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory environment.
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills; demonstrated ability to negotiate high-stakes contracts with a strong grasp of both legal risk and business priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and collaborative work style.
• Excellent judgment and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and to lead teams to achieve organizational objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with or for a health system or hospital is strongly preferred,
• Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence and/or legal technology tools eg, contract lifecycle management systems, AI-assisted contract review platforms in legal workflows

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including vendor agreements, purchase and service agreements, IT agreements, consulting and professional services agreements, pharmacy-related agreements including 340B related agreements, various clinical-related agreements, and reimbursement and finance-related agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on business transactions, joint ventures, affiliations, strategic partnerships, and supply chain matters to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with applicable laws.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues affecting contract terms and transactions, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and other federal and state healthcare laws.
• Assist in development and maintenance of standardized contract templates, policies, and best practices to improve contract lifecycle efficiency and reduce risk exposure.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders, procurement, IT, finance, and facilities teams to understand business needs and ensure appropriate legal support.
• Provide pre-litigation contract dispute resolution support and advise on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver legal education and training to staff and business units on contracting principles and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and support the integration of AI and automation technologies into legal operations and contract management procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise junior attorneys and paralegals involved in general contracting.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.