Assistant General Counsel – Healthcare Generalist Attorney, Medicaid & Medicare Laws

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and provide guidance to the Company regarding healthcare obligations, particularly concerning federal and state Medicare and Medicaid laws, regulations, policies, and associated developments, including litigation.

• Conduct legal analysis of healthcare-related case law and policies, assessing their potential effects on client programs, policies, and operational strategies.

• Recognize associated risks and foster relationships with external legal counsel on healthcare finance and policy matters.

• Offer comprehensive legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and general business issues.

• Identify legal risks and deliver practical, business-oriented advice to management and internal stakeholders.

• Counsel and represent the Company in negotiations involving state/local government and commercial contracts.

• Examine, prepare, review, and modify contracts, procurement documents, proposals, and other legal documents, including BAAs and Data Use Agreements.

• Aid in all aspects of M&A activities, including due diligence, deal documentation, external counsel management, and integration.

• Support Marketing initiatives by reviewing external materials for legal adherence and accuracy.

• Assist functional teams with internal projects, risk mitigation strategies, and the oversight and management of outside counsel engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is mandatory.

• Admission in good standing, or the ability to secure admission as corporate counsel within one year, to the Pennsylvania Bar is essential.

• 5 to 7 years of professional legal experience is required.

• Extensive generalist experience across corporate and commercial matters.

• Significant experience in healthcare-related legal issues, including Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, or provider/health system work.

• Familiarity with common law and relevant state and federal laws associated with Company operations, particularly Medicare and Medicaid.

• Proficiency in conducting legal research and interpreting, analyzing, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents.

• Capability to interpret and draft contracts and other legal documents.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful environment.

• Capability to maintain confidentiality while exercising discretion and sound judgment.

• Working knowledge of M&A processes is preferred.

• Familiarity with contract management systems and compliance tools is also preferred.

• A blend of in-house, government, and law firm experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) with potential earnings of up to 15% of the annual salary.

• Group healthcare plans that include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Basic life insurance coverage.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Flexible Time Off policy.

• 16 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Paid time off for eligible medical leave.

• Up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave.

• Reasonable accommodations during any part of the employment process.