Associate Counsel - HVTI

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive legal services to the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI)
• Review research agreements including clinical trial, collaboration, research service, data use, and grant agreements
• Maintain expertise and advise department members regarding legal developments
• Ensure compliance within specialized areas of law
• Review a high volume of contracts (approximately 200–400 per year)
• Collaborate on projects and leadership initiatives within the Law Department

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
• Two to five years of attorney or comparable direct legal experience
• Member in good standing of the state bar or ability to join within a reasonable period
• Primary experience in reviewing contracts (research, general, or supply chain)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to perform work in a stressful environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing clinical research agreements
• Regulatory experience with HIPAA, GDPR, or similar data privacy regulations
• Knowledge of FDA regulations
• Understanding of human subject research and IRB processes

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation.