Corporate Counsel

Responsibilities

• Advises providers, administrators, and leadership on state and federal healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and privacy laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare and Medicaid program requirements, and state licensure and scope-of-practice matters.
• Partners with compliance, operational, and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Responds to subpoenas and assists with audits by regulatory bodies such as the Board of Pharmacy, State Medical Board of Ohio, and Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Serves as a day-to-day legal resource for providers, executives, and operational leaders.
• Conducts legal research and provides clear, actionable advice on legal issues.
• Maintains awareness of legislative and regulatory developments affecting healthcare providers and organizations.
• Presents to providers, executives, and operational leaders on significant legal matters, regulatory developments, and organizational risk topics as needed.
• Fosters strong collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages a broad range of agreements, including vendor and supply agreements, professional services agreements, provider employment and independent contractor agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Supports strategic transactions, acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures, and other business initiatives.
• Provides legal guidance during contract disputes and vendor relationship issues.
• Advises on managed care or payer-related issues.
• Advise management and the Human Resources Department regarding employment-related legal issues, including disciplinary actions, leave and accommodation issues, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Affords assistance with employment-related claims, agency charges, and litigation management.
• Supports enterprise risk management and incident response activities.
• Partners with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate and respond to patient complaints, grievances, and escalated concerns.
• Responds to subpoenas and record requests.

Requirements

• Education/Certification/License: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. Active license to practice law in Ohio or ability to obtain Ohio licensure within a reasonable period following hire. Member in good standing of the Ohio bar.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience with significant exposure to healthcare law. Experience in a law firm, healthcare organization, or governmental agency.
• Knowledge & Experience: Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations affecting providers. Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, and issue-spotting skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with providers and business leaders. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and actionable manner. High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and responsiveness. Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar software.