Regulatory Counsel - Remote

Responsible for

• Identifying legal risk, particularly with respect to healthcare regulations
• Proactively managing complex legal matters on behalf of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Models

Appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values

What You Will Do

• Provides risk assessments and counsel on all aspects of compliance with state and federal health care operations and regulations
• Aids business development and operations teams, and MLH affiliates in identifying and resolving regulatory matters
• Maintains awareness of changes in relevant regulatory areas and educates business and operational personnel and compliance and legal affairs teams
• Maintains awareness of changes to and trends in government and legislative policies at the federal, state, or local level
• Determines impact on the organization and advises senior management accordingly
• Recommends and implements specific company responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies
• Performs complex research and investigations and designs, drafts, and submits documents concerning legal issues to maintain compliance with various regulations
• Provides legal interpretation of laws and regulations
• Drafts and reviews legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk
• Provides legal advice and assistance, including policy development and management support, on issues related to compliance and regulatory issues
• Supports and assists with contract and transaction matters in which MLH may engage
• Consults with and provides assistance to other colleagues in Legal services in a highly collaborative and team-oriented fashion

Education & Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Juris Doctorate Law

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Regulatory counsel 5-7 years

Licenses & Certifications Requirements

• Required - Attorney - Board of Professional Responsibility

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws and regulations affecting healthcare organizations and physician practices
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as major contracts, business plans and policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with all levels of Associates, executives, management, physicians and Board of Directors
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals
• Advanced skill in negotiating and conflict resolution with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates, management and physicians
• Skill in developing and implementing long-range plans and programs

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
• Must have good balance and coordination
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading

Benefits

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Location

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.

Company Culture

We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.