Associate General Counsel

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About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

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Short Description: This is an advanced position. Candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments under the supervision of the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Must be able to lead projects with minimal oversight and to supervise paralegals and junior attorneys as directed. Must be eager to learn and take direction from the SVP and Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Experience Required:

Six or more years’ experience as an attorney. Health law education and/or experience at a law firm, for the government, or another health system preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of the law and related terminology. Written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal/human relation skills. Research and report preparation skills. Legal analysis and argument skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

A demonstrated ability to systematically:

• • Research a variety of statutes, regulations, case law and other legal authorities.
• • Professionally and thoroughly investigate various types of factual situations.
• • Apply relevant legal authorities to a given factual situation.
• • Develop sound and practical legal conclusions about a client’s obligations or opportunities in a given factual situation.
• • Present those conclusions to other attorneys, and as requested to managers or other client representatives in an organized, systematic and professional manner.

A demonstrated ability and desire to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment

A demonstrated proficiency in modern legal office skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products, the Internet, Westlaw and e-mail.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.

License/Certification Requirements:

Must possess a valid NJ driver’s license.

Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure. Admission to the New Jersey Bar required within one year of employment.

Special Requirements:

• Real-estate experience is highly preferred for this opening.

Salary Min ($): USD $72.00 Salary Max ($): USD $120.00