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

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and provide guidance to the Company regarding healthcare obligations, particularly focusing on federal and state Medicare and Medicaid laws, regulations, policies, and related updates.

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

• Identify associated risks and foster relationships with external legal advisors concerning healthcare finance and policy matters.

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

• Recognize legal risks and deliver practical, business-focused advice to management and internal stakeholders.

• Provide counsel and represent the Company in negotiations related to state/local government and commercial contracts.

• Review, prepare, and edit contracts, procurement documents, proposals, and various legal papers.

• Draft Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Data Use Agreements, and other pertinent documents.

• Assist throughout all stages of M&A activities, including due diligence, deal documentation, management of external counsel, and integration processes.

• Evaluate external marketing materials for legal compliance and accuracy.

• Support internal team initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and the oversight and management of external counsel engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Must be in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Must be in good standing or capable of obtaining admission as corporate counsel within one year to the Pennsylvania Bar.

• 5 to 7 years of relevant professional legal experience.

• Extensive generalist experience in corporate and commercial matters.

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

• Familiarity with common law and state and federal legislation pertinent to Company operations, including Medicare and Medicaid.

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

• Proficiency in interpreting and drafting contracts and other legal instruments.

• Preferred familiarity with contract management systems and compliance tools.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.

• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion and sound judgment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) that can reach up to 15% of your 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 qualifying medical leaves.

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