Staff Attorney I

Req#84204.

The Staff Attorney I provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding bio-medical focused research, intellectual property, grants, ethics, and regulatory compliance, and related contracting.

• Draft, present, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements for various departments.
• Provide legal advice and identify risks.
• Directly support members of management to evaluate and respond to matters related to research compliance and transactions.
• Assist in protecting Moffitt's legal interests and maintain its operations in compliance with applicable law.
• Provide hands-on legal counsel to all levels of management.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and ensure legal compliance.
• Keep current on new and emerging laws and policy developments (e.g, life sciences, research, grant compliance, and health care) impacting Moffitt's operations.
• Draft institutional policies in accordance with best practices and within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations.
• Receive and investigate inquiries and issues related to legal matters such as licensures, credentialing, insurance, contracts, and Moffitt policies.
• Direct and participate in the research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and operational units (e.g., compliance, clinical trials office, regulatory, and research administration) to improve operational needs and ensure guidance documents and agreements reflect institutional objectives.
• Provide other legal support as directed or as circumstances may require to support management and protect Moffitt's legal interests.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Preferred candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating research, health care, and/or clinical trial agreements.
• Ability to effectively analyze and interpret general business contracts, professional agreements, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Experience drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Possess the skills to analyze and resolve issues using a risk-based approach to achieve clients’ business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice regarding matters related to research and compliance transactions.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and ensure legal compliance.
• Initiate routine meetings with departmental leaders to effectuate contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
• Support strategic initiatives of the VP/ Deputy General Counsel and EVP/ General Counsel.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate other business transactions.
• Research and special projects assigned by the VP/ Deputy General Counsel and EVP/ General Counsel.
• Assist OGC in preparing, circulating, and filing legal opinions, contracts, corporate and other legal documents, including the preparation and submission of government reports, annual corporate reports, and related filings.
• Assist each department with their efforts to prepare, negotiate, and finalize related policies, procedures, and agreements.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor required. This individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and have at least 3 years' experience practicing law.
• Must possess State Bar certification; however, does not necessarily have to be a Florida Bar Board Certificate.
• Experience with clinical trials and/or research agreements with the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• The candidate should be able to display excellent organization, problem‐solving, and computer skills.
• The candidate should possess excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Always needs to have a positive attitude, robust attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience supervising and managing paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency is preferred.