Attorney

The University of Alabama System is receiving applications for the position of University Counsel.  This is an on-site position based in Birmingham on the campus of The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).  Reporting directly to the UAB Chief University Counsel, who reports to the General Counsel of The University of Alabama System, the University Counsel provides legal advice and services to the UAB Health System, its hospitals and clinics, and its affiliates.  This position works closely and in coordination with the General Counsel for the UAB Health System. 

 Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in effectively serving a diverse and demanding clientele, including senior leadership
• Substantial experience representing health care entities and addressing complex legal issues

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to establish and maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships within the Office of Counsel and across UAB, UAB Health System, and The University of Alabama System

• Excellent legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  

Education/Training/Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama or must become so licensed within six (6) months of hire
• A minimum of 10+ years of litigation experience is preferred
• Medical malpractice experience, preferred
  

Responsibilities

• Manages the litigation process and outside counsel for professional liability, medical malpractice, and other litigation matters
• Handles and manages other claims and litigation arising within the health system
• Works closely with and advises Risk Management, the hospital, health system, medical staff, and the academic medical center on a wide range of claims-related issues
• Other duties as assigned
  

Salary/Benefits/Retirement - Salary is commensurate with the skill level and years of experience of the applicant.  In addition to competitive pay and an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, the University of Alabama System offers a valuable and comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; generous vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave; access to matching contributions in a 403(b) supplemental retirement plan; a tuition assistance program for employees, their spouse, and eligible dependents; and life insurance.  For more information on the benefits package, please visit the System’s Benefits webpage.

All eligible employees are required by state law to participate in the Teachers' Retirement System.  This defined benefit program provides eligible, retired employees with a specific benefit payable monthly for the lifetime of the member.  The value of this monthly retirement payment generally increases with each year of service.  Upon service retirement, employees are also eligible to join the state’s Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP).

Application Instructions - Applications (to include a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references) must all be submitted online.  You may be asked to provide additional application material, such as an unofficial law school transcript.  To apply, please visit:   https://uasystem.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made.  The University of Alabama System is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Application Deadline:  February 12, 2025