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Morehouse School of Medicine

Associate General Counsel

Atlanta, GA, USA

6 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 24 September 2025

Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 5 - 8 yrs

Job Description


Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

The Morehouse School of Medicine?s (MSM) Office of the General Counsel is searching for an Associate General Counsel (AGC). The AGC will work on a variety of legal matters and projects with a primary focus on litigation related matters, but will also perform other general legal duties including contract review, legal research, matter management, etc. The AGC will also be asked to assist the GC/Corporate Secretary with Board of Trustee coordination, risk management and other related matters.
This AGC will work with a team that provides the legal expertise that both protects and furthers the mission of the MSM. This role supports the MSM and its faculty clinical practice, Morehouse Health Care (MHC) by providing practical legal advice and recommendations on day to day legal issues enabling the MSM and MHC to meet its mission objectives.
The ideal candidate will have in-house legal experience, be a business-minded attorney who understands business objectives and helps balance legal risks under tight deadlines. This individual is also a creative problem-solver and a collaborative team player.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
Experience: 5-8 years' experience as an attorney. Five (5) or more years' experience in litigation. Must be licensed to practice in the State of Georgia or the ability to get licensed within 6-12 months of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a teaching hospital and/or academic medical center.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Quick Link
https://careers.msm.edu/postings/22576

EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Prepare responses to document requests such as subpoenas, discovery, requests including preparing search terms for electronic searches and reviewing documents for redaction.
Assist General Counsel in managing litigation and working with outside counsel representing the institution; assist with the identification and preparation of witnesses; prepare litigation updates for the General Counsel.
Perform legal research and provide legal advice and counsel on a range of legal topics including higher education law, regulatory matters, and procurement.
Draft and interpret university policies, standards and procedures, and review proposed legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments affecting the Morehouse School of Medicine, and performs additional duties as assigned.
** The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM?s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate?s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
  • * Describe your experience in the practice of health law, contract administration, employment law, as well as your knowledge and experience in higher education law.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Describe your experience with interpreting and applying related federal, sate, local laws, rules and regulations as it relates to your previous role(s). Please include length of experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * What is your date of availability?

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Letter of Reference 1
  • Letter of Reference 2
  • Letter of Reference 3
  • Writing Sample
  • Professional License
  • Other Document

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Education Law, Government, Health Care


Key skill Required

  • Affirmative Action
  • Asterisk
  • Business Objectives
  • Classification
  • Clinical Practice
  • Contract Review
  • Coordination
  • Disciplinary
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Education Law
  • Employment Law
  • Health Law
  • Immunization
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation
  • Management
  • Orientation
  • Practical
  • Provide Legal Advice
  • Research
  • Risk Management
  • State Laws
  • Teaching
  • Team Player
  • Vaccination
  • Writing

Designation

  • Counsel

Company Details


Company Name: Morehouse School of Medicine

Website: N/A

Recruiting People: HR Department

Contact Number: --

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