Health Law Fellowship
The Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the University of Pennsylvania
and Penn Medicine is offering a full-time, one-year fellowship, starting in September 2024, for a
recent law school graduate. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) represents the University
of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine in all legal matters and will provide a new attorney with
exposure to unique legal issues involved in academic, hospital, and health care administration.
This role will provide legal support and advice for the University of Pennsylvania and Penn
Medicine along with its departments/divisions in connection with transactional matters, contracts,
corporate services, and litigation, across a variety of legal practice areas, including healthcare, real
estate, labor and employment, tax, and intellectual property. This attorney will primarily support
OGC’s healthcare and higher education attorneys in regulatory, transactional, and litigation
matters by: performing legal research; writing memoranda, briefs, presentations; reviewing,
revising, and drafting contracts in a variety of areas that affect clients’ business operations; and
assisting with all aspects of transactions.
Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college
or university and graduation (prior to starting the fellowship) from an ABA accredited law school
with a J.D. degree.
Bar Qualifications: Must be admitted and in good standing in Pennsylvania or other state bar
prior to or shortly after starting the position; admission to Pennsylvania bar expected within one
(1) year of beginning the fellowship. Admission to New Jersey bar desired but not required.
Other Requirements: This position requires a demonstrated capability for legal research,
analysis and reasoning; impeccable oral and written communication skills; an ability to promptly
identify and resolve complicated and sensitive problems/issues creatively and with professional
discretion; and an ability to interact and function effectively in a competitive, professional
healthcare, academic and research environment. Additionally, applicants must have excellent
academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and strong interpersonal skills.