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As a member of the Enterprise Office of Legal Affairs (EOLA), this position provides legal input and advice to the Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health community, including all associated campuses, departments and divisions, in connection with health care transactional, regulatory, and commercial contracting matters and pertaining to all areas of Jefferson business, including clinical operations and affiliations, corporate services, supply chain, and other initiatives of Jefferson’s health delivery, academic and health plan functions. The position participates in EOLA transformation and efficiency initiatives, including contract and matter management platform implementation and contract template development, in collaboration with other EOLA personnel. The position will directly and independently interface extensively with business persons, executives and faculty.
Job Description
- Drafts, reviews, revises and negotiates legal documents associated with various health care transactional matters, including physician practice acquisitions, professional service agreements, and clinical affiliations, and with general commercial and supply chain matters, in all cases to ensure that business objectives are achieved and the contract terms and conditions are in accord with the various rules and regulations under which the Jefferson operates.
- Provides advice and counsel on health care regulatory issues, including relative to compliance with fraud and abuse, licensure, reimbursement, privacy and other standards applicable to Jefferson’s operations.
- Works closely with EOLA and enterprise leadership to understand strategic initiatives and business needs and establishing and influencing appropriate legal considerations and risk analyses, which must be appropriately taken into account in decision-making.
- Identifies novel and/or unresolved legal issues, disputes and trends, and collaborates with other EOLA attorneys for resolution. Provides related education and advice to executive leaders as needed.
- Supports EOLA efforts to create and disseminate template documents for a variety of business functions.
- Uses and supports the administration of legal service request, matter management, contract management and other systems deployed by EOLA.
- Supports EOLA leadership in the management of legal professional workloads.
- Independently cultivates and manages client relationships with Jefferson stakeholders and business relationships with external parties.
- Participates and attends relevant committees on all campuses as instructed.
- Supports the EOLA personnel on other legal matters, as needed.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and various database systems.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school required
- 5 years of experience as a business or health care lawyer with demonstrated experience in directing, managing and negotiating commercial contracts and transactions and advising on regulatory matters required
- ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania or - State of New Jersey required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
- Membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey bar or bar membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania or New Jersey Limited In-House Counsel License.
- Health care regulatory law experience is required, as is an excellent understanding of major federal laws, applicable state laws and related regulations that govern the provision of not-for-profit health care services.
- Demonstrated experience with health care contracting, provider and payor relationships, and applicable regulatory frameworks, including health care fraud and abuse laws and regulations, licensure and certification, healthcare information systems, and Medicare/Medicaid program requirements and reimbursement.
- Background in health plan and regulated insurance industry, with in-house legal department experience and/or in-house health plan experience preferred.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Job Details
As a member of the Enterprise Office of Legal Affairs (EOLA), this position provides legal input and advice to the Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health community, including all associated campuses, departments and divisions, in connection with health care transactional, regulatory, and commercial contracting matters and pertaining to all areas of Jefferson business, including clinical operations and affiliations, corporate services, supply chain, and other initiatives of Jefferson’s health delivery, academic and health plan functions. The position participates in EOLA transformation and efficiency initiatives, including contract and matter management platform implementation and contract template development, in collaboration with other EOLA personnel. The position will directly and independently interface extensively with business persons, executives and faculty.
Job Description
- Drafts, reviews, revises and negotiates legal documents associated with various health care transactional matters, including physician practice acquisitions, professional service agreements, and clinical affiliations, and with general commercial and supply chain matters, in all cases to ensure that business objectives are achieved and the contract terms and conditions are in accord with the various rules and regulations under which the Jefferson operates.
- Provides advice and counsel on health care regulatory issues, including relative to compliance with fraud and abuse, licensure, reimbursement, privacy and other standards applicable to Jefferson’s operations.
- Works closely with EOLA and enterprise leadership to understand strategic initiatives and business needs and establishing and influencing appropriate legal considerations and risk analyses, which must be appropriately taken into account in decision-making.
- Identifies novel and/or unresolved legal issues, disputes and trends, and collaborates with other EOLA attorneys for resolution. Provides related education and advice to executive leaders as needed.
- Supports EOLA efforts to create and disseminate template documents for a variety of business functions.
- Uses and supports the administration of legal service request, matter management, contract management and other systems deployed by EOLA.
- Supports EOLA leadership in the management of legal professional workloads.
- Independently cultivates and manages client relationships with Jefferson stakeholders and business relationships with external parties.
- Participates and attends relevant committees on all campuses as instructed.
- Supports the EOLA personnel on other legal matters, as needed.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and various database systems.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school required
- 5 years of experience as a business or health care lawyer with demonstrated experience in directing, managing and negotiating commercial contracts and transactions and advising on regulatory matters required
- ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania or - State of New Jersey required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
- Membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey bar or bar membership in another U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania or New Jersey Limited In-House Counsel License.
- Health care regulatory law experience is required, as is an excellent understanding of major federal laws, applicable state laws and related regulations that govern the provision of not-for-profit health care services.
- Demonstrated experience with health care contracting, provider and payor relationships, and applicable regulatory frameworks, including health care fraud and abuse laws and regulations, licensure and certification, healthcare information systems, and Medicare/Medicaid program requirements and reimbursement.
- Background in health plan and regulated insurance industry, with in-house legal department experience and/or in-house health plan experience preferred.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Counsel
Verify your J.D. meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires that your degree directly relate to the role's duties. A foreign law degree needs a credential evaluation confirming U.S. J.D. equivalency before your employer files the I-129, or the petition risks an RFE.
Target employers with in-house legal departments
Corporate legal teams at banks, insurers, and hospital systems file H-1B petitions far more consistently than small law firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Counsel openings by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in legal occupations.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Assistant Counsel (SOC 23-1011) in your metro area before your offer discussion starts.
Clarify bar admission requirements with your employer early
Some Assistant Counsel roles require active state bar membership, which USCIS may treat as a specialty occupation qualifier. Confirm whether bar admission is a stated job requirement before the I-129 is drafted, since it affects how the petition is structured.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiation
USCIS standard H-1B processing can take several months. For legal roles with firm start dates tied to litigation calendars or closing schedules, request that your employer elect premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
Pull the O*NET profile for Lawyers (23-1011) and cross-reference your actual job description before filing. A strong duty-to-degree match in the petition reduces RFE risk on the specialty occupation prong for in-house counsel positions.
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Does an Assistant Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a J.D. or equivalent as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS looks at whether a bachelor's-level degree in a specific field is normally required for the role. In-house counsel positions at corporations typically satisfy this because the duties involve legal analysis that a law degree directly enables.
Can I work as Assistant Counsel on H-1B if I passed the bar in a different state than where the job is located?
It depends on whether the employer lists bar admission as a job requirement. If the role requires active bar membership, you'll need admission in the correct jurisdiction before the petition is filed or before you begin practicing. Some employers sponsor candidates who are already studying for the relevant state bar, but the petition language needs to reflect that accurately to avoid complications at USCIS.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Counsel positions?
Large corporations with dedicated legal departments, including financial services firms, healthcare systems, technology companies, and insurance carriers, file the most H-1B LCAs for in-house counsel roles. Law firms sponsor far less frequently for staff attorney or counsel positions than corporate legal teams do. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history in legal occupations on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement work for Assistant Counsel roles?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting the I-129. The LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Lawyers (SOC 23-1011) in your work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. The employer is legally prohibited from paying below that certified wage for the duration of the H-1B.
Does holding a foreign law degree affect my H-1B eligibility for an Assistant Counsel role?
A foreign law degree doesn't automatically disqualify you, but it must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Your employer will need a credential evaluation from a recognized organization confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. J.D. before USCIS will accept it as satisfying the specialty occupation educational requirement. Gaps in the evaluation or degree translation can trigger an RFE, so this step needs to be completed before the petition is filed.
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