Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Policy Officer
At a Glance
This position is responsible for guiding the association on significant legal matters and for establishing and implementing the strategic...
At a Glance
This position is responsible for guiding the association on significant legal matters and for establishing and implementing the strategic direction of the Legal, Committee & Society Affairs, Legislative and Political Affairs, and Policy and Advocacy departments. Serves as chief legal counsel and public policy advisor to AUA’s Management, Board of Directors, committees, and functional divisions of the organization. Serves as senior staff liaison to the AUA Board of Directors, AUAPAC, Public Policy Council and related committee chairs. Serves as an active member of the Executive Team by implementing Board of Director policies and making association-wide operating decisions. Participates in AUA’s strategic planning process across all AUA departments.
In this leadership role, you will act as liaison with the Board of Directors and various Committees. We are searching for an agile, innovative leader capable of developing strong effective working relationships with AUA departments.
As an active member of the Executive team, you will work with the CEO and Executive Team to develop the organization’s strategic goals and objectives and to implement the Board of Directors and AUA’s policies.
Our Company
Founded in 1902, the AUA is a premier urologic association that provides invaluable support to the urologic community. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and the formulation of health care policy.
At the AUA, we strive to create a rewarding employee experience by fostering a work culture that engages people and inspires them to perform at their highest level. We hold true to our Guiding Principles of Respect, Fairness, Cooperation, Trust, and Support.
We believe in, care about our people, and invest in their overall well-being by:
Providing platinum-level medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matching 403(b) and a Discretionary Contribution Plan; generous paid leave, paid sick leave, and paid holidays; company-paid life, STD, and LTD insurance; a very generous tuition reimbursement and continuing education program; flexible work arrangements; and, many other voluntary benefits.
Position Highlights
Legal
- Provides or supervises legal support and strategic counsel for AUA and Urology Care Foundation including the AUA Quality (AQUA) Registry, AUA/UCF’s advocacy and policy programs, and AUAPAC.
- Serves as lead legal and strategic consultant to Chief Human Resources Officer with respect to new human resources initiatives or significant employment disputes.
- Provides strategic direction in refining and applying AUA’s rigorous conflict of interest (COI) and ethics policies, including conducting or supervising investigations of alleged COI or ethics violations.
Committee & Society Affairs
- Leads the Committee & Society Affairs team in overseeing all aspects of AUA’s committee system.
- Supervises and coordinates Board meeting logistics with CSA and Convention and Meetings teams; oversees Board orientation program and task forces as needed, and serves as primary staff liaison for Board members.
- Responsible for leading team that manages all legislative and grassroots advocacy efforts, including oversight of AUA’s D.C. advocacy office, AUAPAC and state activities.
- Works closely with AUA Legislative and Political Affairs team and contract lobbyists to develop and implement AUA’s federal and state legislative priorities.
- Works closely with AUA Policy and Advocacy team to develop and direct a proactive agenda of policy activities to achieve AUA’s policy and advocacy goals and priorities.
- Integrates AUA’s and Urology Care Foundation’s advocacy strategy and messaging in conjunction with patient groups and research advocates.
Legislative & Political Affairs
Policy & Advocacy
- Responsible for leading team that manages insurance policy and policy analysis, including Medicare and third-party payor activities
Requirements for Success
- Juris Doctor or advanced law degree from accredited U. S. law school and an active law license.
- Minimum ten years’ senior management experience with proven leadership and significant engagement on legal, policy and/or litigation issues in health care field. Expertise in governance and board administration required.
- Thorough knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at federal and state levels. Knowledge of physician payment policy a plus.
- Combination of law firm, in-house and public sector/non-profit experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills and demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic counselor and persuasive advocate.
- Proven consensus builder with the ability to earn the respect of multiple constituencies, both internally and externally.
Key Competencies
- Self-motivated
- Leadership
- Strategic orientation
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to influence
- Proactive
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Critical thinking
- Results oriented
- Effective decision maker
- Focus on Quality
- Political Sensitivity
- Governance
We are currently accepting resumes from qualified candidates for the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Policy Officer. External candidates must complete the online application process, including submission of a current resume or curriculum vitae. Please review the associated Position Description for the required education, skills, and competencies prior to formal submission on our Career Center website.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
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