What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Real Estate & Tax Office of General Counsel position at Froedtert Health?
Attorney Real Estate & Tax Office of General Counsel
Location: US: WI: MENOMONEE FALLS at our CP-TOWN HALL HEALTH CENTER facility
Work Type: Full-time. This job is HYBRID
Shift: 1st
Job Summary:
Responsible for the legal oversight, management, and administration of the drafting, review, and negotiation of all system contracts in the areas of real estate, construction, commercial and office leases for Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc. (FTCH) internal contract stakeholders and other organization leaders, consistent with the FTCH mission, vision, and enterprise values, including providing legal counsel and advice for non-clinical arrangements with health care providers, dispute resolution, and compliance to applicable regulations. Responsible for providing legal oversight and counsel on property and other tax issues impacting FTCH, including management and administration of the drafting, review, and negotiation of tax-related transactions for FTCH internal contract stakeholders and other organization leaders, consistent with the FTCH mission, vision, and enterprise values, including dispute resolution, negotiations with taxing authorities and compliance to applicable regulations. Support Chief Legal Officer, Vice President – General Counsel (Corporate) and Vice President – General Counsel (Health Law), as follows: • as directed, to support strategic transactions, such mergers, acquisition, entity reorganizations, business arrangements and investments, joint ventures, syndications and key transactional initiatives, and • in the development and implementation of legal strategies that align with and advocate for the system’s mission and growth goals, including developing and driving continuous improvements in corporate operational and regulatory management, litigation, governance and board-related matters, policy management and administration, and contract administration and processes.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Must have a minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant contracting experience in a non-profit setting, or with a law firm that specializes in non-profit clientele, with strong preference being the hospital or health system setting. Experience with active participation, either as a team member or program manager in negotiating, implementing and managing large complex real estate and construction projects is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Deep understanding of federal and state laws governing real estate, construction, leases and property tax. Strong leadership communication and management skills. Strong project management skills. Excellent legal research and writing skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Licensed to practice law as in-house counsel and in good standing in the State of Wisconsin or be eligible to seek admission to practice in Wisconsin upon hire is required.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
Paid time off
Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Referral bonuses
Retirement plan - 403b
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
