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Requisition ID:  118566

Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research

Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research to work in a wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, and collaborative practice within the Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”). The AGC will work primarily in the Healthcare & Research practice group and will work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer.


Working with the practice group leader and other OGC colleagues, the AGC will share responsibility for providing legal counsel across the research and academic medical center enterprise, including both transactional and regulatory compliance support. The AGC will also be responsible for legal issues related to graduate medical education conducted through the School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health.


The successful candidate will have the relevant years of legal experience counseling on legal issues surrounding academic research, an understanding of the regulatory requirements associated with the responsible conduct of research, particularly federally funded research, and a strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex transactional agreements, including for research purposes.


OGC is seeking an attorney who is sensitive to and understands the special nature of working in an academic institution where the need for a collaborative working style, flexibility, adaptability, and patience are critical to success. A lawyer who sees the big picture, is practical, and who will bring to the position a strong work ethic, energy, a sense of urgency and a passion for the mission of JHU.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance and support regarding compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to JHU’s research activities, both domestically and internationally.

  • Work with clients and colleagues on a broad range of issues related to sponsored research, including advising on animal and human subjects research, intellectual property, privacy, conflict of interest, award compliance, research integrity, investigational drugs and devices, clinical trials, and other regulatory requirements.

  • Support the research administration offices in their negotiation and administration of sponsored research (both basic laboratory and clinical trial research) and drafting of relevant communications with government agencies, universities, foundations, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies related thereto, including sponsored research agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

  • Provide legal advice on research misconduct proceedings and review of inquiry and investigation reports for legal sufficiency.

  • Interpret, draft, and revise relevant policies and procedures and work with the Compliance office to support research compliance matters.

  • Serve on relevant JHU committees and provide legal counsel on committee work.

  • Other areas and projects as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (“JD”) Degree from an ABA accredited nationally recognized law school with superior academic credentials.
  • Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association. Satisfaction of all applicable requirements for attorneys practicing in the State of Maryland.
  • Five plus years of relevant experience providing advice and counsel on transactional and regulatory compliance matters within: (i) a college, university, or academic medical center legal department; (ii) a law firm working for large, complex clients; (iii) a relevant nonprofit institution; or (iv) a relevant federal government department or agency.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience counseling on complex legal issues and demonstrated ability to address compliance with the full range of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies that affect JHU’s activities in healthcare and research.
  • Expertise drafting and negotiating complex contracts (e.g., sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, data use agreements, licensing and other intellectual property agreements, material transfer agreements, memorandum of understanding, affiliation agreements, professional service agreements)
  • Willingness to learn new subject areas and ability to implement newly acquired knowledge.
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service through prompt and practical legal advice.
  • Strong analytic skills, with an ability to identify and apply sound judgment and reasoning.
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, to handle multiple complex tasks, and to prioritize competing deadlines generated by multiple constituencies.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and collegially with JHU personnel at all levels of education, skill, and responsibility, as well as with external sponsors and outside counsel.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive issues.
  • Appropriate self-awareness, including when to escalate matters.
  • Experience practicing in a higher education or academic medical setting strongly preferred.

 

 

Classified Title: Associate General Counsel 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI  
Starting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of   
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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