Exec VP, General Counsel

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

This role will lead and innovate in healthcare law, compliance, and system's strategy to support a dynamic, fast-moving organization. This position will drive strategic initiatives and legal services to transform healthcare delivery and operations.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Strategic Leadership:
- Provide agile and forward-thinking legal guidance to the system's executive team and Board of Directors.
- Collaborate on the development and execution of the system's strategic plans and initiatives, focusing on impact and outcomes.
- Lead legal services for all strategic transactions across clinical, research, and academic areas, enabling rapid, informed decision-making.
• Governance and Compliance:
  - Advise on institutional governance and support Board and committee operations.
  - Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and laws, providing business-savvy counsel on policies and procedures.
  - Oversee legal and regulatory compliance, including healthcare, research, and employment-related requirements.
• Risk Management and Growth:
  - Lead the system's risk management programs in collaboration with the Deputy General Counsel/Vice President and Chief Risk Officer.
  - Advise and counsel on risk identification and mitigation, while enabling growth, innovation, and expansion.
  - Oversee the system's insurance portfolio and programs, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation in support of operations and strategic opportunities.
• Team Leadership:
  - Lead and direct the Office of the General Counsel/Risk Management team.
  - Manage departmental budget and resources.
  - Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within the legal team.
• External Engagement:
  - Participate and lead in national, state, and local healthcare-focused legal organizations.
  - Stay informed on trends and bring leadership in innovation to the legal and regulatory environment affecting pediatric hospitals and academic medical centers.

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Missouri Bar License, in good standing
• Proven experience in healthcare law and compliance.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Business-savvy with the ability to drive innovation and transformation in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Forward-thinking with a focus on impact and enabling rapid, informed decision-making.

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. Your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.