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Job Summary

The Chief Legal Officer will provide legal advice and counsel to the Board and Cook County Health (CCH) Leadership over matters concerning litigation, regulatory compliance, and government relations. Leads the strategic development of business strategies and other aspects of corporate governance. Collaborates with the States Attorneys' Office, the Office of the Independent Inspector General for Cook County, and Legal Office of the Cook County Office of the President regarding various matters. The Department responds to subpoenas and requests for information and records, as well as serves as the organization's formal "FOIA" contact. Coordinates certain internal hearings and assures adherence with institutional policies, rules, regulations and other State and Federal laws.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

* Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals

* Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

* Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels

* Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

* Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

* Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices

* Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

* Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success

* Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures

* Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

* Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

* Leads the strategy for all CCH legal matters

* Oversees the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities

* Advises the Board and CCH Leadership on a variety of issues, including any changes due to healthcare reform

* Reviews, analyzes, and responds to correspondence pertaining to a variety of legal matters

* Develops and recommends strategic business solutions

* Collaborates with internal audit and corporate compliance offices

* Maintains proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state, and federal governmental bodies, legislatures, and the community at large

* Manages a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department

* Leads the development and implementation of the general management policy as a member of the executive management team

* Provides guidance to departments in revising ordinances, legislative proposals, directives, correspondence, and/or policies for use in intergovernmental relations and public statements

* Participates in training on various legal matters for the Board, Management, and/or staff

* Oversees the Freedom of Information Officer

* Performs other duties as assigned to support CCH

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Chief Executive Officer-CCH and to the Chairman of the CCH Board of Directors