Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

Position Summary

The Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs serves as the principal legal advisor on healthcare regulatory matters, providing strategic guidance across a multi-state behavioral health system. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role supports compliance, reimbursement, licensing, privacy, audits, and investigations while minimizing regulatory risk.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor on healthcare regulatory matters.
• Advise on federal and state healthcare laws.
• Interpret statutes, regulations, and agency guidance.
• Provide guidance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, privacy, licensing, and reimbursement compliance.
• Manage legal aspects of audits and investigations.
• Cook up responses to regulatory agencies.
• Support strategic initiatives, affiliations, and transactions.
• Draft and review policies addressing regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regulatory training and education.
• Prepare reports for leadership and the Board.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Healthcare regulatory expertise
• Legal research and writing
• Executive communication
• Business acumen
• Project management
• Risk assessment
• Compliance knowledge
• Professional integrity

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• Experience: 10 years practicing healthcare regulatory law required. 5 years of equivalent experience in healthcare.
• Licenses and Certifications: Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral health experience
• In-house healthcare legal experience
• Nonprofit healthcare experience
• Experience with government investigations

Physical And Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in an office, clinical, residential, and/or community-based environment depending on role and assignment.
• The position may involve routine use of office, clinical, or electronic systems and equipment.
• Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer.
• Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts based on program needs.
• This position is classified as sedentary work.

Program And State-Specific Requirements (When Applicable)

N/A

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Company Information

• Equal opportunity employer
• Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone
• Strong culture of quality and safety