Staff Attorney I

Req#84205

Position Highlights :

The Staff Attorney I provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding bio-medical focused research, intellectual property, grants, ethics, and regulatory compliance, and related contracting.

The Staff Attorney I will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following :

• Draft, present, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements for various departments.
• Provide legal advice and identify risks.
• Directly support members of management to evaluate and respond to matters related to research compliance and transactions.
• Assist in protecting Moffitt's legal interests and maintain its operations in compliance with applicable law.
• Provide hands-on legal counsel to all levels of management.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and ensure legal compliance.
• Keep current on new and emerging laws and policy developments (e.g, life sciences, research, grant compliance, and health care) impacting Moffitt's operations.
• Draft institutional policies in accordance with best practices and within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations.
• Receive and investigate inquiries and issues related to legal matters such as licensures, credentialing, insurance, contracts, and Moffitt policies.
• Direct and participate in the research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and operational units (e.g., compliance, clinical trials office, regulatory, and research administration) to improve operational needs and ensure guidance documents and agreements reflect institutional objectives.
• Provide other legal support as directed or as circumstances may require to support management and protect Moffitt's legal interests.

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