Assistant General Counsel – East Region

WVU Medicine

. Assist the VP & General Counsel with oversight of the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of the East Region Facilities, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and legal issues .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMartinsburg • West Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate, transaction, contract, and regulatory law, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance within healthcare settings. Proven ability to manage legal affairs, oversee litigation processes, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Juris DoctorateWest Virginia Bar MembershipCorporate Law ExperienceLitigation ExperienceRisk Management Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Contract PreparationRegulatory ComplianceLitigation Process KnowledgeCredentialing OversightLegal Issue Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

West Virginia Bar Membership or Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceFraud and Abuse MonitoringRisk ManagementQuality ImprovementClaims Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the VP & General Counsel with oversight of the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of the East Region Facilities, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and legal issues
Assist with malpractice, employment, and other lawsuits, and handle matters directly when appropriate
Oversee or participate in medical staff, credentialing, and licensing matters
Assist the VP & General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officers
Assist with oversight of outside counsel
Monitor legal trends involving fraud and abuse, Stark, compliance, regulatory, and related healthcare matters
Prepare and review contracts and agreements involving East Region Facilities, corporations, vendors, agencies, and organizations
Maintain patient and department confidentiality
Pursue and address legal needs of East Region Facilities
Provide assistance and backup coverage for the VP & General Counsel
Travel as necessary between WVUHS hospitals and other facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate
West Virginia bar membership or eligibility
Three (3) years of substantial experience in corporate, transaction, contract, and regulatory law in a law firm or in-house legal department OR three (3) years of experience in litigation
Three (3) years of experience working in a related field, such as risk management, quality improvement, and/or claims management
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
Ability to work under stress and with short deadlines
Ability to solve problems in a timely and practical fashion
Knowledge of litigation process and procedures
Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures
Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws