Overview
Compensation: $165,000-$195,000 + Bonus | Remote
An organization is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel – Healthcare Compliance to serve as the primary legal resource for nationwide clinical operations. This role involves providing legal oversight for medical compliance matters, ensuring adherence to complex federal and state healthcare laws across corporate structure, clinical practices, and medication supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for multi-state clinical operations, ensuring compliance with Corporate Practice of Medicine laws, scope of practice requirements, telehealth and Good Faith Exam protocols, FDA regulations, and medication procurement frameworks.
- Provide proactive legal guidance to support compliant growth and new service launches.
- Lead management of medical malpractice litigation and regulatory inquiries from State Medical Boards, Boards of Pharmacy, Attorneys General, and other governmental bodies.
- Oversee outside counsel and advise leadership on risk exposure and resolution strategies.
- Oversee Management Services Organization (MSO) structure maintenance and provider agreements to ensure state-by-state compliance.
- Review compensation models for compliance with fee-splitting and Anti-Kickback Statute considerations.
- Serve as final legal approver for medical provider contracts and Medical Director arrangements.
- Oversee the organization’s insurance program and claims management.
- Provide legal review of marketing claims and consumer-facing materials.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on expansion initiatives, clinic licensing, and regulatory diligence for new markets.
Requirements
Education & Licensure
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. state.
Experience & Expertise
- Minimum 8 years of legal experience with a strong focus on healthcare regulatory and compliance matters.
- Deep working knowledge of multi-state healthcare operations, including high-regulation jurisdictions.
- Expertise in:
- Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) structures and MSO models.
- Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), fee-splitting, and applicable Stark Law considerations.
- State scope of practice laws for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses.
- Telehealth and Good Faith Exam regulatory frameworks.
- State Medical Board and Board of Pharmacy enforcement processes.
- Experience managing medical malpractice defense and regulatory investigations.
- Experience advising on FDA-regulated products and medication procurement, including 503B outsourcing facilities.
- Background supporting multi-state expansion and clinic licensing.
Executive Capability
- Proven ability to serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior leadership.
- Strong business judgment balancing regulatory risk and operational growth.
- Experience managing outside counsel and insurance carriers.
- Ability to design scalable compliance infrastructure including matrices, workflows, and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior in-house legal experience combined with law firm background preferred.
- Experience in aesthetics, dermatology, outpatient procedural medicine, or consumer-facing healthcare.
- Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed, or multi-location organization.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $165,000 to $195,000 plus bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Incentive compensation including potential bonuses and commissions based on role and performance.
Location
Note: This job description is subject to change and may be updated as needed. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions, barring undue hardship.