Legal Counsel

Overview

A leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians specializing in anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology is seeking a Legal Counsel. The organization focuses on Revenue Cycle Management and partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent, data-driven solutions addressing complex revenue and reimbursement challenges.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including services agreements with healthcare customers, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, software license agreements, settlement agreements, information security agreements, business associate agreements, and real estate transactions
• Provide legal advice and counsel on contracts, disputes, risks, and potential liabilities
• Support transactional activities such as mergers and acquisitions, debt, and equity financing
• Conduct legal research on relevant issues
• Monitor and advise employees on changes in laws, policies, or guidance within the healthcare industry
• Support the Human Resources department on employment-related legal matters
• Improve the efficiency and consistency of legal contract support across the organization
• Assist with the company’s compliance program

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Licensed to practice law in the United States
• Preferably have corporate or healthcare legal experience at a law firm, corporation, or healthcare-related company
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw, and experience with file and document management technology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• High ethical standards
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Effective communication skills with diverse personalities in a professional and tactful manner
• Ability to understand and comply with company policies and procedures
• Leadership and management skills to motivate and set expectations for team members
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Base compensation will be determined based on factors including geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations
• Eligibility for a discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies

Location

• United States (specific location details not provided)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to fostering a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to assist in performing essential job functions.