Senior Counsel Research & Programs

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full- and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

• Senior Counsel, Research & Sponsored Programs is a motivated individual who believes in Cooper’s mission to serve, to heal, and to educate to improve the lives of Cooper patients and the communities it serves.
• This is an advanced position which must work independently and collaborate with other professionals and departments under the direction of General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
• Senior Counsel, Research & Sponsored Programs, must be able to lead projects with minimal oversight.
• Senior Counsel, Research & Sponsored Programs, must possess excellent legal research and writing skills in addition to having the desire, disposition, and integrity necessary to work well with fellow members of Cooper’s legal department, members of Cooper’s healthcare and administrative departments, members of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, and outside counsel.
• Senior Counsel, Research & Sponsored Programs, must project a positive attitude and foster a team approach with his or her colleagues.

6-10 years required.

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor required.

Active bar admission in good standing and eligible for New Jersey licensure (unrestricted license preferred). Admission to the New Jersey Bar required within one year of employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Hospitals and Health Care