Job TitleRisk Mgmt Assoc General Counsel/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50639Working TitleRisk Mgmt Assoc General CounselDepartment NameH4007:Chief Medical OfficeWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level16Salary Range$111,634-222,352/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
JD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active license through KY Bar Association
Physical Requirements
Sitting at a computer station for extended periods, repetitive motion, standing for periods of time, and the potential for lifting up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; will require availability after hours and weekends as needed, will assist in on-call availability for legal issues that arise after standard working hours.
Job Summary
The Risk Management Associate General Counsel/UKHC serves as a key legal advisor within UK HealthCare, focusing on medico-legal risk management. This role provides expert legal counsel and support to healthcare providers, leadership, and staff, ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations, accreditation standards, and court rulings. Responsibilities include managing professional liability claims for outreach providers and UK affiliated hospitals and entities located outside of Fayette County, representing UKHC in legal proceedings, and liaising with external legal entities, including state and federal agencies. The position actively participates in policy development, provides legal oversight for outreach operations beyond Fayette County, and delivers risk education programs to healthcare staff. Key competencies include legal research, case assessment, negotiation, communication, and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Requires a JD with a minimum of 8 years legal experience and active Kentucky Bar membership.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate would have exceptional negotiation skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Experience in medical malpractice litigation, preferably in Kentucky
Deadline to Apply07/08/2025Our University Community
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