Provides substantial expertise within the University in a given legal specialty. Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact. Interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity. Provides functional advice, training and / or guidance to less-experienced attorneys. May act as a liaison with outside counsel, and / or represent the University in complex litigation.

Currently reporting to the Chief Counsel, UCSF Health, the Principal Health Operations Counsel provides primary legal support to UCSF Health's Network Affiliates business unit and its Community Division on complex and high impact healthcare regulatory analysis. Work may include advising and counseling on health care regulatory and policy issues including health care reimbursement, operations, privacy, hospital licensing or accreditation, medical staff, peer review, tax exemption, federally qualified health centers, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, controlled substances, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, sexual harassment/sexual violence in academic medical centers, graduate medical education, religious liberty/establishment issues, managed care, and Veteran's Affairs facility affiliations. The position also advises the Office of Legal Affairs and campus stakeholders on healthcare legal issues.

The Principal Health Operations Counsel should be a strategic thinker, an approachable adviser, and a strong relationship builder who thrives in a challenging environment and is clearly aligned with the UCSF Health's mission, values, and vision.

All team members are expected to actively participate in initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion, whether at UC or in the community.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $157,700 - $382,900 (Annual Rate).

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