Share Email Opening Title Legal Services Specialist  About the Organization Texas Hospital Association is a trade association representing the hospitals of Texas. Twice recognized as one of Austin's Top Work Places, we bring value to Texas hospitals by leading change that enhances access to safe, affordable, quality health care. At THA, we value diversity, including all people, respecting their differences and valuing their viewpoints. THA is committed to an inclusive environment with varying perspectives that builds collaboration, innovation and productivity to better serve Texas hospitals. THA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, FSA, 401K Pet Insurance , employer paid life insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, generous PTO, free garage parking in downtown Austin; designated Mother-Friendly Worksite. THA offers opportunities to get involved with resource groups, career development events, volunteering and social activities. Flexible work opportunities to ensure a healthy work/life balance. We appreciate your interest in joining our organization and look forward to learning more about you, your skills and experience .   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   E-Verify THA uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. You may visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ to learn more about E-Verify.   Category Legal   Position Legal Manager   Description Basic Function:  The Legal Services Specialist is responsible for day-to-day office functions of the Legal and Regulatory Compliance department, including but not limited to monitoring department budget, promoting organizational efficiencies and identifying opportunities to close procedural gaps and eliminate redundancies.  Additionally, the position plays a key role in supporting THA’s advocacy efforts by reviewing all filed legislation during each regular and special Texas legislative session; and by monitoring amendments as tracked bills advance through the legislative process.  The Legal Services Specialist may also  conduct preliminary legal research into legal and regulatory areas implicated by filed legislation or pertinent to THA members,  monitor federal and state rulemaking and regulatory filings and support the department in member engagement and education on rulemaking and regulatory matters. The position also plays a key role in implementing aspects of THA’s compliance program meet the requirements of an effective compliance program under applicable law. Primary Responsibilities: Manages office functions, organizes work, establishing priorities and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships and communications both within the Legal and Regulatory Department; within the THA organization as a whole, and with the THA member community. Identifies and analyzes issues and problems in areas of responsibility; provides General Counsel with updates and recommended solutions, and implements solutions, as appropriate. Prepares plans, reports, and annual data submissions for key internal and external stakeholders. During session years, responsible for reviewing all filed legislation and assigning appropriate legal/advocacy/policy staff members to bills; monitors tracked bills for amendments. Review federal and state publications for proposed and adopted rules and regulations impacting hospitals and health care professionals; summarize rules and other regulatory filings for publication in weekly Advocate. Conducts legal research into legal and regulatory areas implicated by fled legislation or pertinent to THA members or the hospital industry. Responsible for coordinating THA resources and events, in conjunction with in-house attorneys, such as THA’s New Health Care Laws publication and planning of THA’s in-house counsel program.     Position Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge  required. Graduate degree preferred. Paralegal certification preferred. Notary public preferred. Eight years’ experience, preferably in an in-house law department or in an association setting. Experience with projects development and implementation, trademark, service mark, business filings, software management, contract management, budget preparation and management, subject matter research on regulatory and policy issues and member engagement strongly preferred.     Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift -not applicable-   Travel Requirements 5%   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Location Texas Hospital Association   Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, vision, EAP, FSA, 401K Pet Insurance (2022), employer paid life insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, generous PTO, free garage parking ; designated Mother-Friendly Worksite.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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