Regulatory Counsel - Remote

Overview

This role involves identifying legal risks, particularly related to healthcare regulations, and proactively managing complex legal matters for a large healthcare organization serving Memphis and the Mid-South. The position requires modeling appropriate professional behavior and supporting the organization's mission through legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessments and counsel on compliance with state and federal healthcare operations and regulations, including fraud, waste, and abuse laws.
• Assist business development, operations teams, and affiliates in identifying and resolving regulatory issues.
• Monitor changes in relevant regulatory areas and educate business, operational, compliance, and legal teams on these changes.
• Track and interpret government and legislative policy changes at federal, state, and local levels; assess impact and advise senior management.
• Recommend and implement organizational responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies.
• Conduct complex legal research and investigations; draft and submit documents to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review legal documents and proposed transactions to maximize organizational benefit and minimize risk.
• Provide legal advice and assistance on compliance and regulatory issues, including policy development and management support.
• Offer regulatory support on contract and transaction matters.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Legal Services in a team-oriented manner.

Requirements

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience as regulatory counsel.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Attorney in good standing with the Board of Professional Responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations affecting healthcare organizations and physician practices.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as contracts, business plans, and policies.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills across all organizational levels, including executives and Board of Directors.
• Leadership skills to motivate individuals and groups toward organizational goals.
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage tasks and projects independently.
• Skill in developing and implementing long-range plans and programs.
• Capacity to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.

Supervision

• Provides daily and/or project direction to appropriate staff as needed.

Physical Demands

• May include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Requires good balance and coordination.
• Light work involving exerting up to 25 lbs occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs frequently.
• Requires close visual acuity for activities such as data analysis, transcribing, computer use, and extensive reading.
• Work is typically performed in general office or administrative settings without substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Location

Position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, a city known for its large medical centers, friendly community, growing downtown, and low cost of living.