Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Legal Affairs

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Summary:

Within the office of Rush Legal Staff Attorney reviews and negotiates contracts. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines for contracting. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiates agreements directly with vendors, contract research organizations, and industry sponsors.

• Resolves complex contractual issues and legally binding terms.

• Effectively identifies and negotiates contract language acceptable to Rush and Rush's status as a non-profit academic medical center.

• Drafts and provides initial legal review of contracts and other relevant documents, including but not limited to the following types: clinical trial agreements ("CTAs"), confidentiality disclosure agreements ("CDAs"), independent contractor agreements ("ICAs"), material transfer agreements, research related data use agreements, service agreements, business associate agreements, and subcontracts; particularly with respect to compliance with government, sponsor, and institutional policies.

• Issues final legal approval on contracts and ensures contracts are ready for signature by the institution’s authorized signatory.

• Acts as a main point of contact for business team on contracts and provides regular updates as requested.

• Advises, assists, and trains faculty and staff to ensure compliance with institutional policy and federal regulations related to contracting.

• Develops Rush contract templates for various types of arrangements.

• Maintains a library of pre-approved form documents, contract clauses, templates, historical documents, and adds or revises material as needed.

• Drafts and develops policies, and standard operating procedures.

• Monitors contracting turnaround times with a focus on streamlining the review process.

• Provides monthly metrics on contracts submitted to the Office of Legal Affairs.

• Maintains up-to-date status for all contracts submitted in the contract lifecycle management system.

• Develops and conducts educational workshops on related policy and procedures.

• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate required.

• Experience with contracts and form agreements recommended.

• Experience drafting legal documents recommended.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately seek guidance from appropriate parties when necessary.

• Ability to aptly assess potential legal risks or exposure.

• MS Office and general technology proficiency.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and produce exceptional work under deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail oriented.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Staff Attorney - Research and Contracts

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 13187