Senior Staff Officer

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

Under the direction of the Senior Contract Attorney, provides operational legal support across the contracting and procurement functions. Participates in reviewing, drafting and negotiations of procurement contracts, supply chain agreements, and vendor arrangements ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and Health + Hospitals, health care setting, and all other relevant regulatory policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participates in reviewing, drafting and negotiating of routine procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and service-level agreements ensuring alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.

2. Assists the Senior Contract Attorney in reviewing procurement-related contracts by conducting initial legal reviews, preparing draft language, and identifying potential risks for escalation with necessary stakeholders.

3. Ensures contracts contain accurate and appropriate terms and conditions regarding pricing, warranties, liability, indemnification and dispute resolution.

4. Assists procurement and supply chain staff during contract negotiations, providing legal input to ensure fair, compliant, and defensible agreements.

5. Monitors deadlines and renewal dates, ensuring contract obligations are tracked and escalated, if at risk of lapse.

6. Participates in conducting legal research and preparing summaries, memos, and recommendations on procurement-related laws, regulations, and compliance obligations to support institutional deliverables.

7. Assists in drafting training materials and guidance documents for procurement and business units, focusing on contract compliance and standard practices.

8. Prepares reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for review by the Senior Contract Attorney or Chief Contract Officer, as requested.

9. Works in collaboration with business owners, procurement staff, and vendors to facilitate effective contracting processes.

10. Escalates complex legal or regulatory issues to the Senior Contract Attorney.

11. Stays informed on evolving procurement laws and regulations, and reports updates to the Senior Contract Attorney to support institutional compliance.

12. Performs other related duties, as required.

1. A Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited School of Law, admission to the New York State Bar, and one (1) year of experience and background in the practice of Law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, employment law and employee relations; or,

2. A Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited School of Law and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or managerial capacity, in respective fields applicable to general body of law or specialties or practice.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft and Google office suites.
• Knowledge in:
  • HIPAA, New York State/City labor laws, CMS regulations, anti-kickback laws, FOIL, public procurement methods, and vendor diversity requirements (e.g. NYS Executive Law Article 15-A).
  • Transactional experience is required.
  • 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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