Senior Assistant General Counsel

Under the general direction of the General Counsel, incumbents of this class are responsible for providing specialized professional services in the handling of legal matters for the Westchester Medical Center. Incumbents render legal counsel to directors, officers and employees of the Corporation, and draft, negotiate and review contracts, bonds, releases, indentures and other legal instruments. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in assigned matters, and provide limited supervision, in conjunction with others, over subordinate professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required.

Graduation from a school of law with a LL.B. or J.D. Degree* and either (a) four years of experience in the general practice of law, two of which must have been in healthcare law, in or for a healthcare facility; or (b) six years of experience in the general practice of law.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience against the duties of the position. Be as concrete and specific as possible; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience. You will receive a grade based upon the college degree, continuing education credits and licensed work experience detailed in your

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles that have been residents in the appointing jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the examination and at the effective date of appointment.