Senior Contract Attorney

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Purpose of Position:

Under the direction of the Chief Contract Officer, provides legal review guidance on procurement contracts, supply chain agreements, vendor negotiations and contract service level agreements ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Advises the Chief Contract Officer on procurement-related contract matters and risk management strategies. Supports health care leadership in negotiating high-value procurement deals, capital equipment acquisitions, and strategic partnerships; works closely with appropriate departments (e.g., Pharmacy, Supply Chain, EITS) to ensure compliance with applicable legal standards and internal policies.

2. Leads the drafting, review and negotiation of procurement contracts, vendor agreements, master services agreements, software licenses and IT agreements that include complex implementations, Protected Health Information (PHI) and cloud services.

3. Ensures contracts contain appropriate terms and conditions regarding pricing, warranties, liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution. Collaborates with procurement, finance, and operations teams to efficiently and cost-effectively facilitate the procurement process and align contract terms with business objectives to ensure favorable terms for the System.

4. Identifies potential legal and financial risks associated with procurement transactions; collaborates and escalates with necessary stakeholders to optimize contract terms and develop risk mitigation strategies.

5. Conducts training for procurement and contract teams on contract management, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation under the guidance of the Chief Contract Officer.

6. Handles vendor disputes, contract breaches; and escalates procurement-related litigation to the H+H Office of the General Counsel.

7. Works with the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) to help establish standard contract templates and procedures to streamline the procurement process while maintaining legal protections and ensuring consistency; drafts, reviews, and revises relevant material.

8. Provides strategic and contractual advice to senior leadership and other business partners on a wide-variety of contractual matters.

9. Assists the Chief Procurement Officer by drafting materials, presentations, and completing necessary research to achieve institutional deliverables.

10. Works in collaboration with NYC H+H leadership and internal stakeholders to effectively communicate and manage priorities at all levels of the system.

11. Reviews supply chain Board level documentation, including all materials (e.g., contracts, policies) to be presented to the Board for matters under Supply Chain purview.

12. Responsible for managing a team of contract attorney(s) and performing other administrative roles.

13. Monitors and interprets evolving legal and regulatory requirements affecting healthcare procurement, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. Implements procurement policies that comply with health care setting accreditation standards and other industry best practices.

14. Performs other related duties, as required.

1. Admission and active membership to New York State Bar; and

2. Six (6) years of experience subsequent to admission to the Bar, in drafting and negotiating contracts under New York law, three (3) years of which must have been progressively responsible or supervisory experience.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Ten (10) years of relevant, responsible experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar with pertinent experience drafting and negotiating contracts under NY law.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in the practice of law with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or managerial capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge in:
  • Supply Chain management
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Vendor negotiations
  • NY State/City Labor Laws
  • CMS Regulations
  • Anti-kickback laws
  • FOIL
  • Public Procurement methods
  • Vendor diversity requirements
  • In-house legal experience
  • Commercial contracting in a healthcare environment

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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