Senior Counsel Contracts

About the Role

Senior Counsel serves as an in-house contracts attorney specializing in the health care field, addressing contracts, laws, and regulations pertinent to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and wide-ranging legal advice on issues affecting the organization.
• Review contracts and renewals related to physicians, suppliers, independent contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on healthcare and business-related issues.
• Offer accurate, relevant, and timely advice to leadership and staff on legal topics impacting the business and its services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Promote legal, compliance, and risk management best practices across the company.
• Communicate with and manage third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors.
• Design and deliver legal training to the business.
• Stay current with legislative changes, particularly those affecting healthcare laws, rules, and regulations.
• Liaise with senior staff members.
• Assist in managing outside counsel on litigation or risk-related matters.
• Coordinate with the Regulatory Department on compliance initiatives.
• Foster a team atmosphere through respect, honesty, and direct communication.
• Support organizational change and promote departmental and company-wide goals.
• Maintain and uphold department policies and procedures.
• Oversee the work of junior attorneys or paralegal staff.
• Participate in in-services, seminars, and meetings to enhance awareness of Joint Commission and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in committees, Rogers Operating System (ROS) team meetings, and team projects as directed.
• Demonstrate punctuality, preparedness, effective communication, and organizational skills.
• Contribute positively to discussions and improvement activities.
• Attend department meetings and actively participate in ROS initiatives.
• Conduct yourself professionally and communicate positively with all individuals.
• Resolve issues with peers in a calm, solution-focused manner.
• Attend external seminars and educational classes for professional growth and continuing education.
• Comply with all Rogers Behavioral Health policies, including HR, Infection Control, and Employee Health.
• Project a professional image through appropriate attire.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Physical and Mental Demands

• Position requires walking, sitting, and standing.
• Moderate lifting capability (minimum 40 pounds).
• Reaching, handling, grasping, and manual dexterity for operating equipment.
• Verbal and hearing abilities for interacting with staff, consultants, patients, and family members.
• Numerical ability for record-keeping and computer operation.
• Tact and discretion for effective interaction with employees and professional staff.
• Logical thinking and decision-making for policy and procedure implementation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively through verbal and written skills.
• Physical and mental capability to perform job duties, verified by a post-employment physical exam.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate required.
• Current state law license.
• 7 to 10 years of healthcare law experience, including physician contracting.
• Superior academic credentials and 3+ years of corporate, regulatory, or transactional experience in a law firm setting, with representation of healthcare organizations.
• Solid knowledge of HIPAA, Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Stark Law, False Claims Act, and Federal Anti-Kickback Statute.

Benefits

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

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