OU Health (“OUH” or “the Organization”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a global search for a Senior/Associate General Counsel. The Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Company: OUH is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OUH is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care.

Position Overview: The Senior/Associate General Counsel will report to OUH’s Chief Legal Counsel and will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice, supporting the medical staff and physicians at OUH facilities. This role will work closely with the Medical Staff Office on credentialing, bylaws and reports to the National Practitioner’s Data Bank, be responsible for reports to the state healthcare and licensing boards and support OU Health Partners (the faculty physician group) on a wide variety of legal issues. To the extent the physicians are dually employed, this role with partner closely with the University of Oklahoma legal department.

Experience: The successful candidate will have at least 3-10 plus years of experience in employment law and litigation, ideally gained in both a law firm and in-house legal department. A strong academic background and experience in healthcare and working with healthcare providers is preferred.

Location/Relocation: Oklahoma City, OK. This is an onsite role with in-office attendance 5 days a week. Relocation assistance will be offered. 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Bar: Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma or the ability to obtain a license to/waive into practice in the State within twelve months.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.

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