Senior Counsel Contracts

Senior Counsel works as an in-house contracts attorney dealing with contracts, laws and regulations that relate to the health care field.

Responsibilities

Provide practical and wide-ranging advice on legal issues; Review contracts/renewals related to physicians, suppliers, and independent contractors; Conduct legal research into healthcare and business-related issues; Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements; Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures; Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations; Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice; Communicating with and managing third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors; Designing and delivering legal training; Staying up to date with changes to legislation; Liaising with senior members of staff; Assist in the management of outside counsel on litigation or risk related matters; Coordinating with Regulatory Department on compliance initiatives; Oversee work of junior attorneys or paralegal staff

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and a Juris Doctorate Degree required; Current state license; 7 to 10 years of healthcare law experience, including physician contracting experience; Superior academic credentials and 3+ years of corporate, regulatory or transactional experience in a law firm setting, including representation of healthcare organizations; Solid knowledge of HIPAA, Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Stark law, False Claims Act, and Federal Anti-Kickback Statue; Must be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical; Must be capable of lifting a minimum of forty (40) pounds

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)