Counsel, Legal & Compliance

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to join a passionate and dynamic team supporting patients within a growing healthcare organization. The Counsel position provides legal and compliance support focused on client contracting, vendor management, HIPAA privacy and security, general operational matters, and related functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and compliance guidance on client contracts and vendor agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), with a strong understanding of relevant clauses.
• Advise on HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security rule requirements.
• Support healthcare compliance initiatives in alignment with applicable frameworks and Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance.
• Assist with general operational legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction preferred.
• 3 to 7 years of legal experience, ideally with exposure to healthcare, health IT, or revenue cycle management (RCM).
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including the ability to redline BAAs without templates and explain key provisions.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH privacy and security rules.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance frameworks and OIG guidance.
• Minimum of 3 years legal experience in a law firm or in-house role preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience handling healthcare legal and compliance matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Location

• This is a remote position requiring a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home.
• Priority will be given to applicants located in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Additional Information

• Candidates must present a valid government-issued photo ID during screening and/or interviews.
• A photograph may be captured during the screening or interview process for identity verification, security, and record-keeping purposes.
• All identification documents and images will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and accessed only by authorized personnel.
• By applying, candidates acknowledge and consent to this identification and image capture process.