Location: Moolchand Hospital, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
Department: Legal & Compliance
Job Summary:
As a Legal Associate at Moolchand Hospital, you will support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare laws, managing medico-legal cases, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing legal advice on hospital operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of healthcare law, labor regulations, and hospital administration, along with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Medico-Legal Management:
Handle medico-legal cases, respond to police queries, and liaise with statutory authorities.
Maintain proper records of FIRs, MLCs, and post-mortem reports.
Coordinate with treating consultants and concerned departments for timely case documentation.
Legal Compliance and Advisory:
Ensure compliance with hospital regulations, including NABH, PCPNDT, Bio-Medical Waste Rules, Clinical Establishments Act, etc.
Provide legal inputs on hospital policies, patient consent formats, and discharge summaries.
Monitor adherence to labor laws, fire safety, licenses, insurance, etc.
Contracts and Documentation:
Draft, review, and vet contracts, MOUs, lease agreements, empanelment agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, etc.
Maintain a database of all legal agreements and ensure timely renewals.
Litigation and Risk Management:
Coordinate with external legal counsel on ongoing litigation and arbitration.
Assist in preparing documentation for court proceedings and regulatory hearings.
Identify potential legal risks and suggest preventive legal solutions.
Internal Legal Support:
Provide day-to-day legal support to departments including HR, Admin, Finance, and Operations.
Participate in internal audits, compliance checks, and statutory reviews.
Desired Profile:
Education: LLB or LLM from a recognized institution; registration with Bar Council preferred.
Experience: 3–6 years of legal work experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Skills:
Strong legal drafting and interpretation skills.
Good understanding of healthcare regulations and medico-legal procedures.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive legal issues with discretion.
Why Join Moolchand?
Moolchand has been a beacon of trust and excellence in Indian healthcare for over a century. As a Legal Associate, you’ll be part of an institution that values ethics, integrity, and doing what is right for patients and society.
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