Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its' commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

Associate Attorney serving as supporting contract review counsel within the Office of Legal Affairs to assist with mission of the Office of Legal Affairs and to support the Director of Legal Affairs, or their designee, efficiently and effectively in the administration and review of the Hospital's legal agreements by internally providing professional, timely, and useful legal advice and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Director of Legal Affairs in advising and counseling management regarding various forms of contracts and other agreements. Assist the Director of Legal Affairs in the formulation and administration of corporate policies involving contract matters. Assists with the development and delivery of training programs for management staff involving contract matters. Maintain records, calendar, and other data related to the Office of Legal Affairs. Communication with other professional and support staff of the Office of Legal Affairs. Interface with the Hospital's remote computer systems. Maintain strict confidentiality of all legal and other matters.

Qualifications

* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Bar admission to practice in the courts of the State of New York.

* Minimum of 3 to 5 years legal experience, preferably in contract review and administration. Outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Experience working with individuals at all levels of the organization. Outstanding problem-solving and negotiating skills with a strong detail-orientation. Demonstrated presentation skills with the ability to present to individuals at various levels of the organization.