Chief Counsel Healthcare

Chief Counsel Healthcare

An experienced attorney with a background in healthcare regulatory compliance, transactional matters, and general corporate law. This position works under the direction of the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel and supports a wide range of legal needs across the healthcare and clinical operation functions of the University, as well as its subsidiaries and affiliates. The attorney will advise on matters involving healthcare regulations, clinical services, risk management, mergers and practice acquisitions, business entities, contracts, and compliance, while also supporting broader University legal initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Healthcare Regulatory Matters

• Provides legal advice and services to healthcare and clinical units, including medical operations, counseling services, wellness programs, and affiliated practices.
• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates healthcare-related contracts, including provider agreements, clinical services agreements, business associate agreements, affiliation agreements, and equipment or service arrangements.
• Advises on compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, EMTALA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, state licensing laws, privacy, and billing/coding requirements.
• Assists with regulatory filings, credentialing matters, and scope-of-practice considerations.
• Supports risk management activities, including incident review, mitigation strategies, and policy development.
• Conducts due diligence and analysis related to healthcare partnerships, acquisitions, service expansions, or new clinical initiatives.
• Interface with other University attorneys on their areas of specialty as they relate to healthcare operations (e.g., employment).
• Coordinates with external healthcare counsel on specialized matters.

Corporate, Transactional and Other Contractual Matters

• Reviews, drafts, negotiates, interprets, and enforces commercial contracts, merger and acquisition agreements, and other transactions.
• Advises on contract liability, risk allocation, indemnification, and compliance considerations.
• Interprets federal and state statutes, regulations, and rules applicable to healthcare operations.
• Drafts and reviews institutional policies.
• Supports entity formation, governance, and maintenance for healthcare-related business entities.

General Legal Matters

• Provides legal services and guidance to administrators and department leadership for the University and its healthcare-affiliated entities.
• Recommends strategies for resolving issues involving business, compliance, risk management, and operations.
• Mentors para-professionals and junior staff.
• Conducts legal research and prepares legal memoranda.
• Develops training materials and delivers presentations on legal compliance topics.
• Stays informed of changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and related higher-education trends.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency and compliance in processes.
• Works collaboratively with the legal team and supports the University's mission.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.