Overview
This role is for an Associate Counsel to join a legal team in a generalist supporting capacity. The position involves providing comprehensive legal assistance to senior attorneys while gaining experience across multiple areas of healthcare law. The attorney will conduct legal research and writing for legal and clinical/operations teams, review agreements, advise on federal and state healthcare regulations, and manage licensing and regulatory filings related to multi-state, risk-bearing physician group operations, including Medicare and Medicaid compliance. Collaboration with regulatory attorneys on privacy, telemedicine, scope of practice, billing, and coding regulations is expected. The role supports strategic and operational initiatives to ensure legal compliance within a growing healthcare organization.
This opportunity is suited for a mission-driven attorney with 1-3 years of post-JD experience interested in healthcare law and innovative care models for underserved populations.
Responsibilities
- Review and update the organization on new healthcare laws impacting operations
- Perform legal research and drafting for attorneys and business teams
- Draft and review contracts with business associates, vendors, consultants, and payor partners
- Support the People team on employment law issues and manage outside labor and employment counsel
- Assist the Talent team with employment-related contract negotiations and candidate legal inquiries
- Draft and review employee-related policies and procedures
- Assist with corporate matters including board governance, intellectual property, equity administration, and entity management
- Advise on federal and state healthcare regulations affecting the organization
- Manage licensing and regulatory filings for a multi-state, risk-bearing physician group
- Support regulatory team initiatives to address compliance and regulatory requirements
- Provide generalist legal support to all attorneys with research and writing tasks
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Admission to the bar in at least one state with ability to register as in-house counsel in New York
- 1-3 years of relevant legal experience
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with candor and comfort in an ambiguous, high-growth environment
- Exceptional time management and communication abilities
- Commitment to serving organizations focused on innovative care delivery to underserved populations
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $132,000 - $145,000
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Participation in equity program
- Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
Final salary and benefits will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skillset, and geographic location.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization and values diversity. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.