Assistant General Counsel - Managed Services Organization

Overview

This position is within the Legal Department and supports business-oriented, effective legal services, project management, and strategic counseling tailored to Managed Services Organizations (MSOs) and physician practices. The role will oversee key legal matters affecting these areas and provide oversight for defined business or corporate clients within the organization’s healthcare sector.

Location

USA Remote

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective legal services to MSOs and physician practices, addressing unique regulatory and operational needs.
• Manage and mentor one or more legal professionals, fostering a collaborative environment focused on healthcare compliance and business strategy.
• Handle significant legal projects related to MSOs, demonstrating strong expertise in healthcare law.
• Apply strong project management to mixed legal and business responsibilities for contracts and agreements pertinent to MSOs and physician practices.
• Represent the organization and MSO client groups in significant business contracts, leading negotiations involving both legal and business interests.
• Provide business-oriented yet legally compliant recommendations, demonstrating strong decision-making.
• Solve complex legal challenges in MSO and physician practice contexts using innovative approaches.
• Manage multiple legal matters, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Adapt to changes within the healthcare landscape and shift priorities as needed.
• Seek challenging assignments within MSO and physician practice domains, engaging in ongoing development discussions and being open to feedback.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a strong emphasis on healthcare law, particularly as it pertains to MSOs and physician practices.
• Law degree from an accredited institution and admission to the state bar.
• Comparable to counsel, non-equity partner, or service partner in a law firm, with the capacity to perform sophisticated legal work independently and in a supervisory capacity.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare laws and regulations relevant to MSOs and physician practices, including:
  • Anti-Kickback statute
  • False Claims Act
  • Stark law
• Experience in clinical trial agreements and understanding of related FDA regulations is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including SEC, FTC, and FDA regulations, as well as corporate law.
• Proven experience in the healthcare sector, ideally with MSOs or physician practices, serving as a strategic partner to internal business clients.
• Experience negotiating and structuring contracts relevant to MSOs, including service agreements and collaborative arrangements with healthcare providers.
• Ability to supervise outside legal counsel and ensure quality and compliance in legal matters impacting healthcare operations.
• Strong judgment and ability to plan and accomplish goals effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to all levels of associates.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
• Proficient drafting and negotiating skills with attention to detail and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to interpret legal trends and apply them within the context of MSOs and physician practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical trial agreement experience and understanding of related FDA regulations.
• Experience specifically involving MSOs and/or physician practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time
• Salary Range: $150,000 - 235,070
  • This salary range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on locale.
  • Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois state-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision care, plus a comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness. Programs may include support for working families (such as backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave), along with training programs, professional development resources, mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Accommodations

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the employment process consistent with legal requirements.