Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), a multispecialty medical practice group, staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals.  PAGNY’s corporate staff provides administrative, practice management and human resources services in support of its more than 3,000 clinical providers.

The Associate General Counsel, as part of PAGNY’s Office of the General Counsel, is responsible for analyzing, managing, and advising on labor and employment matters for the organization and ensuring compliance with PAGNY’s obligations under various collective bargaining agreements and the affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals.

• Manage legal affairs related to labor and employment issues including litigation, arbitrations, and ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding applicable collective bargaining agreements and engage union representatives to address matters related to the CBA's.
• Represent the organization in state and federal court, before administrative tribunals and governmental bodies, and in healthcare forums.
• Draft memoranda of understanding, position statements, policies and procedures, and various corporate related documents. 
• Supervise/monitor the activities of retained outside counsel.
• Develop and present in-house training programs in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Assist in overseeing the compliance program and provide guidance and advice on compliance issues.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations and to mitigate risk and liability.
• 5 days per week on site required.

• Law Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and registered to practice law in New York State.
• Eight or more years of relevant, progressive experience as a practicing lawyer required.
• Labor and Employment litigation/arbitration experience and negotiation skills required.
• Experience in unionized healthcare organizations required.
• Employment law knowledge and experience with applicable federal and state laws and regulations required.
• Health care law knowledge related to Stark, anti-kickback, and fraud and abuse, preferred.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and address a variety of legal issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ideal candidate will be a quick study; able to think strategically while also being detail- oriented; work well under pressure and able to juggle multiple priorities; have excellent interpersonal, speaking and writing skills; a strong academic background; excellent analytical and advising skills; and demonstrated judgment and discretion.  Looking for someone to take a hands-on role within a small but dynamic legal department. 

Annual Salary = $200,000.00 - $225,000.00

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.