Overview
This role involves providing substantive legal services with a focus on supporting the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI). The position requires maintaining positive, confidential client relationships through effective consultation and communication. The legal work primarily includes reviewing research agreements such as clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements, research service agreements, data use agreements, and grant agreements, as well as providing regulatory support related to these areas.
The position is remote with working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates must reside in Ohio or Florida to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Maintain expertise and advise department members on legal developments within assigned areas.
- Proactively ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide timely legal advice and responses for assigned areas.
- Identify and implement measures to deliver effective legal services.
- Collaborate and provide leadership on projects and teams within the legal department and broader organization.
- Serve as a dedicated attorney supporting HVTI, focusing on reviewing research and clinical trial agreements.
- Review a high volume of contracts, approximately 200–400 per year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Two to five years of attorney or comparable direct experience in a legal specialty; candidates with more or less experience in research contracting are encouraged to apply.
- Membership in good standing with the state bar or ability to obtain membership within a reasonable time.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing legal services.
- Primary experience reviewing contracts, including research contracts, general contracts, and supply chain contracts.
- Ability to take appropriate action in stressful environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience reviewing clinical research agreements.
- Regulatory experience, including familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, and similar data privacy regulations.
- General knowledge or experience related to FDA regulations.
- Prior involvement or understanding of human subject research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- Ability to operate computer, audiovisual, and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and deliver training both in person and virtually.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Minimum Annual Salary: $112,110.00
- Maximum Annual Salary: $170,955.00
The salary range reflects anticipated compensation for new hires. Actual salary will be determined based on factors such as work history, experience, skills, and education. The range does not include pay practices such as shift differentials or overtime, nor does it include the value of the benefits package (healthcare, dental, vision, retirement savings contributions, etc.).
Location
- Remote work from Ohio or Florida only
- Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.