General Counsel

Stone Clinical Laboratories, located in the heart of New Orleans, was created to encompass a wider variety of services, including Toxicology, Molecular, Wellness Testing & more—all solutions designed to meet new challenges in the constantly changing and dynamic field of medicine. Powered by the latest research and technology, Stone Clinical Laboratories makes next-level testing and diagnostics accessible and convenient in order to improve patient outcomes.

We are currently looking for a General Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the laboratory on the development and administration of policy, compliance with contracts, procurement and intellectual property issues, employment issues, and other legal and management concerns. This is a unique opportunity to join a close-knit and passionate team, and help guide the growth and success of the laboratory in one of the most vibrant cities in America!

Essential Job Functions

Including, but not limited to:

Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management and laboratory personnel

Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors

Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action

Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically

Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks

Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity

Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders

Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, clients)

Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team

Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights

Meet legal objectives

Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas

Keep abreast of legislative changes

Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

Proven general counseling experience in business environment

Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc)

In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations

Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives

Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen

High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas

Excellent judgement and analytical skills

First class interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”

Educational Requirements

BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree

Additional Qualifications & Skills

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

Experience working in healthcare, particularly clinical laboratory

Benefits

Stone Clinical Laboratories offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package that fits you and your family’s needs. If you work at least 30 hours per week and are a regular, full-time employee, you are considered fully benefits-eligible. Most benefits begin the first of the month following your hire date. We offer:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) (after 6 months of employment)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

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Stone Clinical Laboratories complies with all applicable laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and acts in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Company does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.