Corporate Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join its legal team. This attorney advises team members, providers, and partners on health care regulatory, transactional, and operational matters. The role serves as a key advisor on payor relationships, with focused responsibility for commercial contracting and participation in federal and state healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

This is a full-time position with flexible work arrangements and can be performed either remotely or on-site at the corporate office in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with commercial payors and managed care organizations; oversee government program participation agreements; and supervise PSAO relationships.
• Oversee Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, revalidation, and change of ownership filings.
• Provide legal guidance regarding Medicare and Medicaid statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance, including CMS requirements.
• Manage legal matters concerning insurance reimbursements, overpayments, self-disclosures, recoupments, and claims disputes.
• Monitor updates in healthcare legislation and advise on relevant changes.
• Conduct research on healthcare laws and related regulations.
• Communicate with government agencies and regulatory authorities. Support internal investigations and audits to ensure compliance. Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding patient privacy, data protection, and medical ethics.
• Apply expertise in regulatory requirements, legal procedures, and precedent to provide effective counsel.
• Offer counsel and legal services efficiently and confidentially.
• Assist in implementing and executing company policies and procedures, as needed.
• Assess risks and recommend alternative strategies to mitigate potential transaction risks.
• Perform asset and corporate-level due diligence as requested.
• Advise on employment-related legal issues and inquiries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare law.
• Deep experience with government healthcare programs, managed care, commercial payors, and health care transactions.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing healthcare policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Skilled in negotiating contracts and settlements.
• Excellent legal research skills on healthcare laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in providing guidance on patient privacy, data security, and medical ethics.
• Experience assisting with internal investigations and audits regarding compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, government agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong ethical standards.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $132,000 -178,000 per year, based on credentials and geographic location.

Benefits package (eligible team members):

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, plus additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid leaves, including two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote, and jury duty.
• Award recognition program.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company paid benefits: basic life and AD&D; Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program; health/dependent flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits: long and short-term disability; pet insurance; legal; accident; hospital indemnity; critical illness; whole and supplementary life insurance; identity theft protection; 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Location

Plano, TX (remote or on-site at the corporate office, based on work arrangement).